Our internal financial incentives support this environment of teamwork and sharing of clients. HSE’s partners do not compete with each other for compensation based on client origination or hours billed to particular clients. We work collaboratively as true partners to grow our practice areas and the overall business of the firm. The result is that each partner shares in the overall economic success of the firm.
We treat our associates as peers, assigning them responsibility, not merely tasks, and supporting them in fulfilling their obligations. Each new associate receives comprehensive training in negotiation, time-management, client counseling, legal writing, and client development. We assign work to the attorneys with the expertise and level of experience best suited to address each client’s needs. Our structure gives associates opportunities to interact directly with clients at an early stage.
Our clients recognize the difference HSE provides in the value of our work product, in the counsel we provide, and in the close relationships we develop with them. Our #1 ranking among all area law firms in the last three surveys of public companies by Corporate Board Member magazine provides demonstrable evidence that our approach works.
Because of the notable clients we serve, our lawyers enjoy the same sophisticated and challenging legal work as those practicing at larger firms in larger cities. We just get to work in a better place.
Our work environment also enables us to accommodate lifestyle needs of our attorneys such as parental leave and flex-time arrangements.
We hire only those lawyers who we believe demonstrate the potential for partnership. Unlike other firms, those who we elect as partners (generally after an 8-10 year track) immediately become equity owners of the firm, not second-class, salaried, or non-equity partners. And, because our partners retire as owners at age 65, we are able to routinely elect new partners.
As lawyers, we are committed to exceeding client expectations. To accomplish this goal, we need attorneys who are self-starters, with the motivation, energy, and leadership to embrace progressively higher levels of responsibility. We also seek individuals who care about the larger community, and who enjoy and value pro bono work and activities beyond the billable hour, such as non-profit volunteerism, participation on firm committees, and bar association activities.
We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity as an essential part of our success. We actively seek professionals with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and insights who will enrich our firm and our community. HSE is committed to recruiting associates with the integrity, intellect, ambition, and enthusiasm to make practicing with us a mutually enjoyable and rewarding experience. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.