Careers

Givens Pursley’s ability to provide our clients with the highest level of legal assistance is dependent on our ability to attract and develop people who will carry on the Firm’s longstanding tradition of service and expertise. We provide candidates with the opportunity to practice at the most interesting and challenging professional levels possible while making every effort to provide opportunities for everyone to simultaneously advance their professional and personal goals. People who work at Givens Pursley place a high value on our culture of collegiality and familial.

Attorney Positions

At Givens Pursley LLP, we invite inquiries from candidates who exhibit high levels of academic or professional achievement, creativity, leadership, character, good judgment, excellent writing skills, and the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to be successful in the legal profession. If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to the address provided below.

Hiring at Givens Pursley is an ongoing and fluid process. We routinely meet with candidates who have the potential to be successful attorneys at Givens Pursley regardless of our hiring needs at the time. We attempt to keep in touch with these candidates and reach out when our need to hire arises. This networking approach has been successful in matching the firm’s hiring needs with the availability of exceptional candidates.

Send resumes to resumes@givenspursley.com.

Hiring Partner
Givens Pursley LLP
P.O. Box 2720
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 388-1200

Important Note to Legal Search Consultants & Third Party Job Posting Boards While we receive submissions of candidates from third-party legal search firms, our posting of the positions on this Web site does not authorize search firms or other third parties to directly solicit candidates on the firm's behalf. In accordance with the NALSC Code of Ethics, candidates shall be referred only with prior authorization from a member of the Givens Pursley Recruiting Department. It is Givens Pursley LLP policy that all resumes and other contact regarding attorney candidates be directed to Preston Carter, Hiring Partner. There are no exceptions to this procedure and a placement fee will not be paid or a priority recognized for any resume sent to the Firm in any other manner. Search firms must have prior approval before submitting resumes. If you have any questions concerning our placement policies or wish to discuss a potential working relationship with the firm, please contact Preston Carter, Hiring Partner, 208.388.1200.

Summer Associate Program

Givens Pursley recruits first and second-year law students to join its Summer Associate program. We look for high levels of academic achievement, creativity, leadership, character, good judgment, excellent writing skills, and the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to be successful in the legal profession. Generally, we interview candidates in Boise from July through November with preference given to early receipt of application materials.

Our summer associate program provides the firm and students an experience which accurately reflects life in private practice. Our goal is to give summer associates an opportunity to demonstrate their analytical and writing skills, to work directly with lead attorneys, and to demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit that is part of Givens Pursley’s culture.

While we cannot always anticipate our needs for hiring associates, the summer associate program is a recruiting tool for new associates and preference will be given to candidates who have had a positive experience at Givens Pursley.

Givens Pursley generally does not conduct on-campus interviews. Instead, we encourage candidates to forward a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

Send resumes to resumes@givenspursley.com.

Hiring Partner
Givens Pursley LLP
P.O. Box 2720
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 388-1200

Staff Opportunities

If you are seeking a challenging career with one of Idaho’s premier law firms, we invite you to take a close look at Givens Pursley LLP. Much of our success in the community is measured by the quality of our people and their capabilities and effort. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Boise which gives our employees the benefit of enjoying the unique shops, restaurants and special downtown events. Givens Pursley offers flexible work hours to staff and was the only law firm in Boise awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010 for workplace flexibility. We are an equal opportunity employer looking for talented people to join our team. In addition to offering a challenging and professional work environment, we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please send your resume to:

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Human Resources Manager
Givens Pursley LLP
P.O. Box 2720
Boise, ID 83701