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Associate Hiring Process:
Although there are no specific criteria you must meet to qualify for a
position at Tucker Arensberg, we pursue candidates with impressive academic
credentials, character, attitude, energy, and non-academic interests. We
look for a combination of law school performance, undergraduate achievement
and law review participation.
We recruit our associates through on-campus interviews in September or
October, and unsolicited resumes and referrals from our own lawyers.
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Associate Work Life:
We
offer a competitive salary, a challenging yet collegial work environment, a
variety of legal practice areas, an early opportunity for responsibility and
client contact, and the chance to build your own practice and manage your
own career. From the beginning, our associates get "hands-on" experience
within their assigned practice group. Tucker Arensberg associates gain
decision-making responsibility as soon as their own personal growth allows.
Tucker Arensberg encourages associates to work with and obtain written
feedback from various shareholders throughout the firm. Therefore,
associates may be evaluated by any shareholder in the firm with whom they
have worked. Evaluations are conducted at the end of each fiscal year
by the associate’s group head. Prior to the actual evaluation, associates are asked to
evaluate themselves and draft an action plan for career development. This
helps the face-to-face evaluation focus on specific goals for the
associate’s continued progress as a professional.
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Associate Business Development
Training:
Tucker Arensberg understands that today's associates will be tomorrow's
rainmakers. We offer opportunities for our associates to network at golf
outings, luncheons, cocktail parties and various events throughout the
year. We encourage associates to participate in one or more of our practice
sub-groups, such as: Estate and Trusts, Insolvency
and Creditors' Rights, Healthcare, Technology/Intellectual Property, Labor
and Employment, Workers Compensation, Employee Benefits, Municipal/School
Law and Real Estate/Construction.
The
firm encourages each associate to develop his/her own marketing plan as a
first step in building a clientele. For 5 years now, the firm retains an
independent business development trainer to help associates learn how to
build their own practices. After the group session, the trainer offered the
associates one-on-one coaching sessions.
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Social Interaction:
A less formal, but no less
important, element of the work life at Tucker Arensberg is the social
interaction among attorneys and staff. We recognize that it is easier to
work with people with whom you can easily communicate and share
experiences. Each year the firm solicits volunteers for the firm's Social
Committee, which organizes the following events:
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Quarterly cocktail parties
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Softball team (playing other law firms, accounting firms, etc.)
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Employee family picnic
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Holiday Party
The
Social Committee has also organized the firm’s participation in the
following community service events:
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"Why Tucker Arensberg?"
Read below what our associates had to say
when asked,
"Why Tucker
Arensberg?"
"This firm has an incredible 'get things done' type of attitude. The firm
seems to be able to handle any task, make decisions quickly, provide
straightforward answers and solutions to clients and employees alike, and
still allow employees to enjoy active roles in their family and personal
lives. I couldn’t be more pleased thus far!"
-- summer associate
"Big firm capability, small firm atmosphere."
-- associate
"I’m doing things here in my second year that 5-7 year associates don’t do
at the larger firms. I have supervision, but I am expected to jump into
projects feet first and do what is asked."
-- associate
"I
enjoy being part of the 'team.' I have the opportunity to participate in
activities that are generally reserved for shareholders like recruiting,
client interaction and marketing opportunities."
-- associate
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Technology
Tucker Arensberg is committed to modern office technology. Every
lawyer and staff person has a desktop computer with Microsoft Word®,
Microsoft Office® and a direct Internet connection. Our networked computer
system allows for efficient data processing, instant on-line legal research,
and direct e-mail communication, both in-house and across the Internet.
Computerized legal research is available at every lawyer's desktop through
Lexis/Nexis, CD-Rom applications, and other library resources. The firm
offers notebook computers and Blackberry PDA's for lawyers on the road.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh continues to be
recognized as a leader in medical research, robotics, high-technology,
finance and business. Just as important, Pittsburgh is also a great place
to live and raise a family. With over 35 miles of riverfront, Pittsburgh
offers many opportunities for recreational, economic and residential
development. The cultural diversity of our neighborhoods coupled with a
strong infrastructure provides an exciting locale to live and play.
Pittsburgh's reputation for supporting the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins
is reflected in its two new stadiums, PNC Park for Pirate baseball and Heinz
Field for Steelers football. The Carnegie Institute with its Museum,
Science Center, Andy Warhol Museum, and extensive library system; the
Cultural Trust with Heinz Hall and the Benedum Center -- two premier
performing and visual arts centers, the Pittsburgh Zoo, National Aviary,
Phipps Conservatory; the Pittsburgh Opera, Symphony and Ballet, and the many
other cultural and entertainment attractions throughout the city, add to the
terrific quality of life that can only be found here in Pittsburgh. To find
out more about our city, visit:
www.pittsburgh.net.
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Benefits
Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical coverage; dental coverage; life and
long-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; profit
sharing/401(k) plan; pre-tax commuter benefit; paid time off; bonuses for
referrals of new employees, and relaxed business dress.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Tucker Arensberg, P.C. offers equal opportunity to all qualified employees
and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, ancestry, age,
national origin, and disability unrelated to the employee's ability to
perform his or her job with or without accommodation. Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
strives to hire the most qualified applicants who meet the needs of the
firm.
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