Careers

Human Resources Director

Kaufman & Canoles seeks a Human Resources Director who will be responsible for the direction and management of the firm’s Human Resources Department and its related activities. The firm has offices in seven Virginia cities, and this position works primarily from the downtown Norfolk location.

The HR Director will plan, direct and administer policies related to all aspects of HR, provide leadership, and serve as consultant to all departments and practice areas. Responsibilities include staffing, performance evaluation, budget development, salary and benefits administration, salary recommendations, awards and wellness programs, staff planning, and working with attorneys and supervisors to develop solutions to staffing issues.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and 5 years of progressive HR management in a professional services environment (law, accounting, or medical practice management). A working knowledge of state and federal employment legislation such as Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, HIPPA, FLSA, IRCA, etc. is required. Knowledge of health care laws and industry procedures is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make presentations and conduct meetings, is required. Position requires travel to all seven firm offices.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a professional work environment.  To apply, click the link below.

Marketing Director

Kaufman & Canoles seeks an experienced Marketing Director. The Marketing Director is an essential member of the Firm’s leadership team and must possess the vision and energy to develop and lead all marketing efforts in support of client retention and expansion, and new business development. We want our Marketing Director to be active and visible in the community and be able to work with attorneys to develop growth strategies. The Marketing Director will also be engaged in the delivery of all aspects of the business development and growth plans.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and facilitate marketing plan for the firm. Support and facilitate development and implementation of section marketing plans and individual attorney marketing plans.
• Plan and administer the firm’s Marketing Operations budget.
• Organize and implement client relations and client development activities including seminars, newsletters, and special events.
• Supervise firm’s RFP protocol process including writing proposals for new business; participate in planning and presentation sessions as needed.
• Oversee business development activities including assisting attorneys in strategic planning and coaching for prospective client meetings and presentations.
• Oversee internal and external communications activities; manage public relations efforts. Develop and administer marketing database which includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.
• Oversee firm’s electronic marketing efforts including supervision of Website design and maintenance.
• Promote recognition of firm attorneys in local, state and national peer review publications.
• Encourage and coordinate new business and client retention calls by the firm’s Chairman.
• Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.

Competencies:

• The ability to effectively represent the firm at professional meetings and functions
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with attorneys, support staff, clients and vendors.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Requires frequent travel to and from Kaufman & Canoles’ seven offices.
• Knowledge of specialized marketing computer programs and technological tools at an advanced level.

Kaufman & Canoles is a commercial law firm headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia with 110 attorneys. Our specialties include health care, corporate/commercial, labor and employment defense, banking and corporate finance, and taxation. We are committed to providing our clients with innovative solutions and winning results.

We offer a friendly, professional work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits. To apply, click the link below. Please include cover letter, resume, salary requirements and writing sample.

Environmental Law Attorney

Kaufman & Canoles seeks a lateral partner to join our thriving environmental practice group. We represent a variety of companies with hazardous waste and Superfund matters in multiple states or around the country, and the person we seek will have an established, self-sustaining practice that can be blended with ours and supported from our office in Virginia’s historic Williamsburg area. This position offers an experienced attorney the opportunity to manage and expand a high profile, national-level practice while enjoying the outstanding quality of life that Williamsburg offers.

Our seven-office firm offers excellent benefits and compensation, as well as a collegial and supportive environment. Resumes and inquiries may be directed to Barbara Jennings at newlawyer@kaufcan.com. 

ERISA Attorney

Kaufman & Canoles seeks a senior associate or lateral partner with 5+ years of law firm experience in ERISA, welfare benefit plans, ESOPs, and executive compensation. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the ERISA and Internal Revenue Code rules governing qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare benefit plans, ESOP transactions and executive compensation. A portable book of business and/or referral sources is a plus.

Our seven-office firm offers excellent benefits and compensation, as well as a collegial and supportive environment. Resumes and inquiries may be directed to Barbara Jennings at newlawyer@kaufcan.com. 

Summer Associates

Summer associates gain a truly realistic view of what an associate's life at our firm is all about. You'll have assignments from several areas of our practice and you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of attorneys. You will attend courtroom proceedings, client conferences, closings, depositions and firm-sponsored seminars. We will also match you with lawyer mentors to enrich your professional development.

Quality of life is important to us, and being located in the heart of a resort destination will give you countless opportunities to see, learn and enjoy. The area offers boating, Triple-A baseball, concerts, theater, excellent museums and a world of outdoor activities, all in full swing during our summer program.

Summer associates experience all facets of life here, hard work included, so decisions about your future and full-time employment can be made with eyes wide open. If our past summer associates' experiences are any indication, you will love our philosophy of hard work and great rewards.

For information regarding diversity at Kaufman & Canoles, please click here.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact our Recruiting Coordinator, Sharon L. Withers at slwithers@kaufcan.com.
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Employee Benefits Paralegal

The Norfolk office seeks a legal professional experienced with ERISA and sophisticated employee benefits plans. This position requires an employee benefits background, strong attention to detail, ability to handle client relations and willingness to take responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a degree and law firm employee benefits experience or experience in an employee benefits consulting firm, an accounting firm or bank trust department. We work on a state-of-the-art computer network using Corbel software, MS Excel, Word & Outlook.

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, & life insurance, profit sharing, 401(k) with match, generous leave benefits and more.

If you are looking for a rewarding position in a professional environment, please send your resume to newstaff@kaufcan.com or apply below. 

Paralegal

The Williamsburg office seeks a paralegal experienced in commercial and residential real estate transactions. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Office and SoftPro.

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, & life insurance, profit sharing, 401(k) with match, generous leave benefits and more.

If you are looking for a rewarding position in a professional environment, please send your resume to newstaff@kaufcan.com or apply below. 

Secretarial

Although there are currently no secretarial positions available with Kaufman & Canoles, we are always interested in receiving résumés from qualified applicants.
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