Career Opportunities
Smith Gambrell & Russell actively hires attorneys and business professionals at all levels to fill specific needs within the firm.
In all cases, the need for a lateral attorney will be dictated by the growth of a particular practice or by vacancies created as associates pursue other opportunities. Lateral applicants interview principally with the attorneys working in the area of their substantive expertise, so that their skills and experience can be properly assessed and appreciated. This gives the applicant an opportunity to observe the caliber and depth of experience of attorneys at the firm and the types of work available.
You will find information in this section about our hiring criteria, firm benefits, and links to any currently open positions in cities where we have offices.
Attorneys
We are committed to attracting and retaining attorneys whose intelligence, achievement, character and judgment will inspire both colleagues and clients to have confidence in their advice and representation.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, along with training opportunities which facilitate the integration of laterally-hired attorneys into the firm’s practice and culture.
Hiring Criteria
The firm is committed to attracting and retaining attorneys whose intelligence, achievement, character and judgment will inspire both colleagues and clients to have confidence in their advice and representation. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, along with training opportunities which facilitate the integration of laterally hired attorneys into the firm’s practice and culture.
Current Openings
Our full list of current openings and application information can be found here.
Paralegals
SGR places a great emphasis on hiring the best and brightest paralegals.
Most of our paralegals have undergraduate degrees, as well as a paralegal certificates or paralegal degrees. They are dedicated, smart and confident and contribute substantially to the work of the firm and our attorneys.
SGR paralegals are treated as professional colleagues and are hired and evaluated under the direction of the firm’s Professional Personnel Committee. The firm uses both recruiters and a review of candidate-directed resumes to fill its available paralegal positions.
Hiring for a Paralegal position with SGR includes the following criteria:
- Undergraduate degree and Paralegal Certificate or Paralegal degree.
- Years and type of experience are dependent on the practice area.
Current Openings:
Our full list of current openings and application information can be found here.
Benefits Program
SGR offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, prescription drug benefits, life insurance benefits, a vision care program, disability benefits, 401(k) plan participation, dependent child care accounts, subsidized health club memberships, among other benefits. The firm routinely evaluates these programs to ensure that we offer packages that are competitive with our professional peers.
Professional Staff
There are career opportunities within SGR to further your career with a large, high-energy law firm.
SGR seeks dedicated, highly motivated individuals to assist the firm with all areas of its operations. We offer career opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including accounting, human resources, information technology, marketing, library services, and administrative and legal support services.
Current Openings:
Our full list of current openings and application information can be found here.
Equal Opportunity
SGR is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire and promote all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, marital status or any other factor protected by applicable law. The firm is comprised of individuals with diverse cultural, social, economic and personal backgrounds. We believe that diversity enhances our workplace and ability to serve our clients’ needs.
Work Environment
SGR is committed to providing a work environment free of sexual or other unlawful harassment and discrimination. The firm does not tolerate discrimination or harassment against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment discrimination laws.
Health and Welfare Benefits
At SGR, we offer comprehensive and competitive health and wellness plans. We offer a wide range of employee benefits and support programs that include medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance, pre-tax savings benefit plans, profit-sharing and 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, short and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, among other benefits.
HIRING CRITERIA
The firm is committed to attracting and retaining employee talent whose intelligence, achievement, character and judgment will inspire both colleagues and clients to have confidence in their advice and representation.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, along with training opportunities which facilitate the integration of employees into the firm’s culture.
