Careers
SUMMARY
Welcome to Hahn Loeser
At Hahn Loeser, we believe that a new career opportunity can transform the life of a lawyer. For that reason, we embrace lawyers who want to achieve their full potential − lawyers who are talented, dedicated, and driven to succeed, and those who want to work alongside like-minded professionals. We welcome attorneys in the early stages of their career as well as lateral attorneys who are looking for a fresh start or a new challenge.
We must be doing something right. Operating for more than a century, we realize that attorneys need the freedom to grow as individuals, both personally and professionally. And they want to make a difference for their clients. With that in mind, we attract and retain exceptional attorneys, in part by offering them what they’ve come to expect from a prominent national law firm:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Work/life balance
- Opportunities to explore volunteer and pro bono activities
- Professional development, mentorship, and training programs
The best reasons to join HLP, however, come directly from our attorneys and spoken in their own words.
“Hahn Loeser afforded me the resources to grow my practice from day one—and I’ve been with the Hahn Loeser my entire career, starting in 2001. The Firm encourages entrepreneurship among its lawyers and is quick to help evaluate, develop, and support every opportunity our lawyers want to pursue.”
– Rocco Debitetto, Partner, Cleveland office
“I was attracted to HLP because of the Firm’s outstanding reputation. I knew that working with the lawyers who are held in such high regard would help to grow my practice.”
– James Holloway, Partner, Fort Myers office
“Hahn Loeser provides the resources I need to build and support my practice, while also allowing me the autonomy to do so in my own way. Our attorneys’ breadth and depth of experience affords me the opportunity to offer my clients a “one stop shop” for all of their legal needs.”
– Allison Christensen, Partner, Naples office
“Outside the box thinkers. Problem solvers. Trusted advisors to their clients. These are some of the phrases I heard people use to describe Hahn Loeser while I was engaged in the lateral hiring process. Since joining Hahn Loeser, the Firm has met and exceeded each of those adjectives. Hahn Loeser has provided a place where its strong reputation in the legal community has not only allowed me to grow my existing practice, but also has afforded me many opportunities to collaborate with lawyers in other practice areas and to assist their clients on issues related to my practice.”
– Sherry Rollo, Partner, Chicago office
“What originally attracted me to HLP was the breadth and depth of experience at the Firm. When I left HLP and joined another firm closer to my home, I realized that not all firms are created equal. Fortunately for me, I was able to rejoin HLP and am glad I did. Now I can better serve my clients knowing no matter what legal issues they confront we have the experience to fully service their needs.”
– Art Gibbs, Partner, Cleveland office
“Five years in, I’m thrilled I made a lateral move to HLP. The Firm’s leadership team has given me the autonomy and support to grow my unique litigation practice and my partners have eagerly provided top-notch assistance in areas outside my experience, be it bankruptcy, complicated bond financing deals, and labor and employment, to name a few. HLP is tenacious in fighting for its clients, yet extremely collegial within its ranks. My move to HLP has been very rewarding, both professionally and financially. I couldn’t be happier.”
– Mike Whitt, Partner, Fort Myers office
“I joined Hahn Loeser as a lateral litigation associate in January 2023. As a Navy Reservist, I found Hahn Loeser a lot like the Navy SEALs – large enough to provide support and security, but nimble and efficient so that I could make an immediate impact, as opposed to the more cumbersome ‘Big Law’ firms.
– John Drdek, Associate, San Diego office
“Both the depth of experience and the national reputation of the Firm drew me to Hahn Loeser. I have known many of the lawyers here over my years in practice and joining HLP has only confirmed my admiration for the professionals in this firm. I wanted a broader platform to grow my M&A practice and Hahn Loeser has provided every resource to make that a reality.”
– Benjamin Cooke, Partner, Cleveland office
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Lateral Attorneys
You have worked hard to develop your practice, gained expertise about an industry and built strong relationships with clients. As a firm with a national reputation, Hahn Loeser continually seeks attorneys that are looking for new challenges. Whether you fit into one of our current practice areas or are hoping to bring your unique practice strengths to our firm, we look for a good fit both personally and professionally and seek outstanding lawyers who share our values and team approach to practicing law. Based on that shared vision and approach, we work closely with each new attorney to transition them into the firm and offer a smooth integration into our cross-discipline approach.
Transitioning your established practice and clients to a new firm can be a daunting task. Our attorneys and professional staff at Hahn Loeser are here to make the move as smooth as possible. We understand that a transition doesn’t end when onboarding ends. Our team will continuously work to ensure that you and your clients are comfortable throughout the process and that we position your practice for growth.
For lateral associates, wherever you are in your career path, Hahn Loeser is dedicated to your success. We provide opportunities to collaborate with senior associates and seasoned partners and help you continue to succeed in your legal career.
We support membership in professional associations, participation in training and access to resources that will help you continue to develop your professional career. Additionally, we readily accommodate and support you through flexible working arrangements as necessary.
Our workplace is centered on teamwork, and we are excited for the opportunity to explore how we can work together. If you are interested in making a career move to Hahn Loeser, please contact Jodi L. Bosak, Manager of Legal Personnel & Recruiting, to confidentially request more information.
Jodi L. Bosak
Manager of Legal Personnel & Recruiting
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
200 Public Square Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114
recruitment@hahnlaw.com
Law Students
Hahn Loeser strives to attract the best law students and offers the ideal environment for lawyers at the beginning of their professional careers. We seek innovative ways to respond to our clients’ needs and know that law students are an important source of new ideas. We deeply value our summer associate program, and we focus on challenging each summer associate to develop a strong foundation for their legal career. We offer our summer associates exposure to a profession in law and insight into what it is like to work for a firm with a national footprint.
Hahn Loeser provides summer associates and law students with numerous opportunities to work alongside partners to develop client-focused solutions to complex and exciting legal issues. If you have a robust academic background and are seeking an experience that will help you gain practical skills you will need to succeed in the law, then Hahn Loeser may be a good fit for you.
To ensure the best fit, we make practice-specific offers to our second year law students in order to fully immerse them in the area of law of which they have interest and great potential. We have found that this gives them the best exposure to the work they will be doing, the attorneys with whom they will be practicing and gives us the best insight into their future success at Hahn Loeser.
We are evaluating which cities will be hosting 2L summer associates in Summer 2025 and will post updated information here. Please check back for more information.
If Hahn Loeser is not registered for on-campus interviews, either in person or virtual, at your school, you may submit your application information below to Jodi Bosak, Manager of Legal Personnel and Recruiting, via email at recruitment@hahnlaw.com:
- A one-page cover letter indicating your office location preference and practice area interest (either Business/Commercial Litigation, Construction, Labor and Employment, or Corporate Transactions.
- Please indicate in your cover letter why you have an interest in your specified practice area and if you have any ties to your preferred office location.
- An updated resume with your current cumulative GPA and class rank (if available).
- An updated unofficial law school transcript with your Spring 2024 semester grades (the transcript must show it is sourced from your law school).
Please note that applications missing any of the above documents (cover letter, resume, transcript) will not be reviewed.
To learn more about the opportunities for law students and summer associates offered at each of our office locations and to request additional information, please contact Jodi L. Bosak, Manager of Legal Personnel & Recruiting.
Jodi L. Bosak
Manager of Legal Personnel & Recruiting
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
200 Public Square Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114
recruitment@hahnlaw.com
Professional Staff
Hahn Loeser is a place to challenge and be challenged, to share ideas, and to contribute your talents as part of an exceptional team. We understand that exceptional client service extends far beyond the attorney-client relationship and that each day holds an opportunity to make an impact. Our professional staff is driven, highly qualified and diverse, and their day-to-day activities are at the foundation of the firm’s success. Our culture is entrepreneurial with a laser-focus on delivering the high-value service that our clients have come to expect.
We offer a collaborative work environment and maintain several internal initiatives to foster a positive workplace, such as our wellness initiative, HL Fit. We also offer a competitive benefits package.
Attorney Openings
With 140 attorneys practicing across multiple areas in six offices across the U.S., Hahn Loeser & Parks is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. Founded in 1920, Hahn Loeser’s values have remained unchanged since our founding nearly 100 years ago: the people who comprise our talented team of attorneys and staff, passion for the law and our clients’ goals, and the highest level of performance and client service. The varied backgrounds of the attorneys at Hahn Loeser are representative of the firm’s long-standing tradition of diversity
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