Partnership Track Associates
Hawley Troxell prides itself on hiring the hardest working, brightest, and most innovative associates. By providing a wide-range of business and litigation practice areas, associates are able to become an expert in the area of law that best suits their interests and abilities. New associates are paired with a partner and senior associate who will mentor the associate in managing a caseload, working with clients, networking, and understanding the culture and rich heritage that Hawley Troxell offers.
The Partnership track at Hawley Troxell is typically seven years, with credit given, on a case-by-case basis, to attorneys with prior legal experience or a judicial clerkship. Firm associates are expected to bill 1800 hours per year and to contribute a minimum of 200 hours to non-billable activities, including charitable organizations, community initiatives, and pro bono work.
Other Attorney Positions
Hawley Troxell offers opportunities for attorneys who do not wish to work on a partnership track but are interested in holding other important legal positions. These positions may include staff attorney, contract attorney, or Of Counsel, depending on an attorney’s goals and/or qualifications, and is at the discretion of the Partnership.
Lateral Hiring
Hawley Troxell welcomes contact from experienced attorneys. Our growing practices and diverse locations offer excellent opportunities for career development balanced with lifestyle. To attract new clients and to serve existing clients, the firm is committed to hiring the best attorneys available.
Hawley Troxell believes judicial clerkships provide new attorneys invaluable experience. We strongly encourage summer associates to obtain a judicial clerkship upon law school graduation, before joining the firm as a full-time associate. For this reason, we offer a one-year partnership track credit, on a case-by-case basis, for candidates who complete a judicial clerkship and begin employment at the firm the following year. Candidates applying for full-time employment may also be eligible to receive payment of bar dues (or reimbursement if dues have already been paid), a study stipend, and a clerkship bonus.
Hawley Troxell’s summer associate program gives law students an opportunity to work side by side with associates and partners. Summer associates are not assigned to any one practice area, so they may find themselves assisting in multiple cases and transactions. Each summer associate is assigned to a mentor who is responsible for general assistance on firm matters. An attorney is also assigned to coordinate and regulate the work flow so that each summer associate has a positive experience that closely relates to the practice of law at Hawley Troxell.
Successful summer associate candidates will work well with others in a fast-paced legal environment. They will be presented with challenges associated with a premiere law practice, as well as the congeniality of a mid-sized firm and the enjoyable lifestyle the Mountain West region offers. Candidates should also hold high class rankings and show involvement in law school activities such as law review or moot court.
For those candidates who meet the firm’s standards, a split summer with a minimum stay of six weeks may be considered.
Employment Offers
At the end of the program, summer associates may be extended an offer of employment following graduation or completion of a judicial clerkship.
Law School Hiring
Hawley Troxell typically conducts interviews at the University of Idaho Law School, as well as selected law school campuses throughout the Northwest and California. Qualified applicants from law schools nationwide, who have a genuine interest in living and working in Idaho, are encouraged to apply.
Hawley Troxell offers competitive benefits including:
- Health and dental insurance, including Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program*
- Flexible Spending Plan for pre-tax savings*
- Life insurance, including Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with employer match*
- Profit Sharing Plan with 401(k) arrangement*
- Parking allowance
- Gym allowance
- Vacation package
- Paid holidays
* Eligible after defined Introductory Period
