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Welcome to the Gibson Arnold & Associates Jobs Center

We have more than 35 years of experience placing legal candidates at all levels, from entry-level all the way to the executive suite, nationally and internationally. We work with law firms and corporate legal departments of all sizes, from start-ups and small practices up to Fortune 500 companies and household names, so whatever change you want to make, we can help.

This area is intended to be more than just a job board (although that is here, too); it is a resource for your use to improve your job search, both by making yourself more attractive to potential employers and by helping you define and focus the goals of your search. Here you will find a list of open positions we are seeking to fill, as well as advice, example documents and research aids.

If you see a position you are interested in, please apply. If none of the current openings appeal to you, submit your resume for future consideration. All submitted resumes are uploaded to our database where they can be viewed by our experienced recruiting team. You will be contacted if we find a position we think would fit your skills.

Sample Documents

Generally speaking a resume should be no longer than one page, but can be up to two pages for candidates with a plethora of relevant experience. A good resume will highlight your specific accomplishments in each position as well as noting day-to-day activities that are relevant to the position you are applying for. Education should also be included and depending on the years of experience, can either be placed at the top of the resume or the bottom. A complete resume will also show awards, associations, community involvement and any other special skills that may pertain to the position. Resumes should always be geared to highlight the skills you have that match best with the position description of the job you are applying for. It may be beneficial to have one comprehensive resume with several versions for each position you have applied for. Typically the recruiters at Gibson Arnold & Associates like to see the comprehensive resume as it can better help determine how your qualifications will fit with the positions we have open. The three samples below show what information should be included and how it can be presented. Despite the position titles listed, you may find that each one has attributes that would be helpful in presenting your qualifications.

 

 

Bullet Format Resume – Sample 1
Bullet Format Resume – Sample 2
Paragraph Format Resume – Sample

A business plan is typically used for more experienced attorneys who are seeking to make a lateral move as partner in a new law firm. It can be a valuable tool to show a potential employer how you have successfully developed clients and business in the past and how you intend to continue strong client and business development going forward. Samples below.

 

 

Business Plan – Sample 1
Business Plan – Sample 2
Business Plan – Sample 3 (No Book of Business)

For transactional attorneys, transactions lists are a good way to summarize your accomplishments. It can show a potential employer how you have successfully managed several transactions, the specifics of each transaction and the amount of money involved.

 

 

Bullet-Format
Table-Format

For litigation attorneys, a representative cases list shows a potential employer the variety and complexity of cases you have worked on and the role you played in each case. The employer will then be able to identify how your practice could fit into their firm.

 

Representative-Cases-Sample

Interview Etiquette

Proper interview etiquette can be the most important part of the hiring process with a potential employer. The recruiters at Gibson Arnold & Associates work with candidates to ensure that they are properly prepared and informed before interviewing with our clients. We have provided a short reading below to give you some insight on what you should take into consideration when preparing for an interview.

The Interview

ACC (Association of Corporate Counsel)

National Association of Legal Professionals

NALP Directory of Legal Employers

Martindale-Hubbell

Internet Legal Resource Guide

FindLaw

American Bar Association

Colorado Bar Association

California Bar Association

Texas Bar Association

Houston Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

ALA (Association of Legal Administrators)

COALSP (Colorado Association of Legal Support Professionals)

HMPA (Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association)

RMPA (Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association)

 

Colorado Women’s Bar Association

Hispanic National Bar Association

HYLA (Houston Young Lawyers Association)

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Denver
Arapahoe Community College

Community College of Aurora

Houston
Center for Advanced Legal Studies

Los Angeles
UCLA Attorney Assistant Training

Multiple Locations

Directory of ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs

Kaplan Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program

Paralegal Edu

NOTE: This schools listed are not the only paralegal schools available. Gibson Arnold & Associates does not recommend any one paralegal program over another.