What We Look For

Our Hiring Philosophy

We understand that people are our most important asset. To succeed and grow, we must recruit, develop and retain the best and brightest law students, associates, partners and staff. Seyfarth Shaw is a skilled, energetic and forward-thinking firm; we value candidates who display comparable abilities and characteristics. We use a team-based approach when interviewing and selecting talent to ensure that those who join us will be successful and compatible with our firm’s culture.

Our Core Values

Since the firm’s founding in 1945, we have upheld a set of core values that define our purpose: teamwork, client service, innovation, excellence and commitment.

Teamwork

Each client is a fully-supported firm-wide client. Teamwork within and across our offices allows us to deliver efficient, effective and integrated services. We look for individuals who can work effectively in a team-based environment.

Client Service

Understanding and addressing our clients’ needs is our primary focus. From solving problems to realizing opportunities, our service goal is always to exceed, not just meet, our clients’ expectations.

Innovation

Improving our technology and working methods keeps us at the forefront of a rapidly changing legal and business environment. We adapt. We change. We evolve. In every respect, our innovation is designed to enhance our service and help our clients achieve their business objectives.

Excellence

Our clients demand and receive excellence from our attorneys and staff. Integrity, talent and a drive to excel allow us to deliver excellence and provide the services our clients value.

Commitment

Our attorneys and staff are committed to our clients’ success, to each other, and to our firm. This shared commitment fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and responsibility in which we strive every day to exceed client expectations and help succeed as a team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The firm’s view of diversity includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, viewpoints and perspectives in addition to race, religion, national origin, gender and sexual orientation. We recruit and develop a range of talent because we understand diversity broadens the capacity of our team and strengthens the quality of our services.