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Please
find questions and answers to some of our most commonly asked
about topics below.
Firm
History
Firm Objecive
The
Associate
Experience
The
Paralegal Experience
Pro
Bono & Public Service Work
Training
Programs
Firm
Benefits
Equal
Opportunity Employment
On-Campus
Recruitment
New
Hampshire Links
Can
you describe the firm’s history to me?
Very briefly, Sulloway & Hollis was started by two partners in 1852. We have
grown to be Concord, New Hampshire’s largest law firm and one of the largest
law firms in northern New England. The firm has two offices in Gorham, New Hampshire,
and New London, New Hampshire, and has recently opened a principal office in
Portland, Maine, to better serve the needs of our clients.
What
are the firm’s expectations with respect to pro bono and public
service?
Throughout its history, Sulloway & Hollis has recognized the value,
both to our attorneys and to the community we serve, of both volunteering
and supporting
charitable, government, and professional organizations. Each of our employees
is encouraged and expected to be actively involved in the community in the
manner of his or her choosing. Presently, Sulloway & Hollis attorneys
and staff are actively involved in a variety of community-based
and charitable organizations.
In addition, Sulloway & Hollis encourages all attorneys to accept cases through
the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Pro Bono Referral program.
Does
Sulloway & Hollis provide a formal training program for new lawyers?
Sulloway & Hollis offers a variety of both formal and informal
training to assist each attorney’s professional development. Upon
their arrival at Sulloway, new
associates are teamed up with mentors who are responsible for fostering and
nurturing their growth and development within the firm. Associates’ assignments
are initially
coordinated by their mentors. In addition, mentors collect evaluations on
associates’ work and routinely provide feedback to the associates.
Associates are formally
reviewed once a year.
Beyond
the institutionalized mentoring program, Sulloway cultivates
a frank and open work environment which allows associates to
work closely with partners
and with other associates to build and enhance their professional skills.
Recent
developments in the law are reported on a weekly basis at department
meetings. Sulloway also sponsors in-house CLE courses on a variety
of topics throughout
the year.
What
do your associates say about working at Sulloway?
“The
most rewarding aspect about practicing at Sulloway & Hollis
has been the ability to work on a wide variety of matters.
I routinely work on medical malpractice
defense and employment issues, but I’ve also had the opportunity
to work on real estate, will contests, and bankruptcy matters.
I
feel like I am constantly
exposed
to and learning new things, which is why I went into the law
in the first place.”
- Melissa Hanlon
“I love being an attorney at Sulloway & Hollis. Sulloway has been very supportive of me trying to expand my practice. They have done a great job making my husband feel included in the Sulloway family. I have always volunteered in my community and Sulloway encourages me to continue that practice. The associates at Sulloway are a supportive, solid, and social group. Finally, Sulloway understands that life is more than just work!”
- Amy Manzelli
What
do your paralegals say about working at Sulloway?
“Paralegal
work at Sulloway is consistently challenging and stimulating.
From the initial analysis of case issues, through discovery,
to the preparation
of trial exhibits, I enjoy thinking creatively and using
my research and writing skills to provide the attorneys with
the information they need
as a case develops.
The breadth of experience among the paralegals means there
is always someone who can help with problem solving or identifying
a more optimal way
to accomplish
specific tasks. The process of taking a case to the end
is a team effort which I find very satisfying.”
- Lynne Morgan
“The most rewarding aspect of working as a paralegal
at Sulloway is the team approach utilized to most effectively represent
clients. Highly skilled
attorneys work closely with paralegals. The paralegal is a respected
member of the team
and is expected that specific responsibilities will be
completed efficiently, thoughtfully and thoroughly. Working closely
with the responsible
attorney,
paralegals assist with many aspects of case handling, including:
factual investigation, document gathering and analysis, communications
with clients,
working with
expert
witnesses, assisting with exhibits and trial preparations.
The interesting and diverse nature of the practice and the assignments
is gratifying. Some
days are spent reviewing thousands of pages of documents
to find the "smoking
gun",
other days involve interviewing family members of people
involved in fatal accidents.”
- Jeanne
Batchelder
What
benefits can I expect to receive?
Sulloway & Hollis,
P.L.L.C. offers an excellent benefits package to all associates at no
cost to them.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
Insurance
- Eye
Wear Coverage
- Basic
Life Insurance
- Long
Term Disability Insurance
- Medical
Expense and Dependent Care Expense Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
Plan
- Paid
Vacation and Sick Days
- Paid
Maternity Leave
- Bar
Preparation, Bar Exam Fees and Bar Admission Fees
- Professional
Liability Insurance
- State
Bar Membership and Association Fees
- In-House
and External CLE Programs
- Professional
Memberships
Is
Sulloway & Hollis an equal opportunity employer?
Sulloway & Hollis, P.L.L.C., is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the policy of the firm, from recruitment through employment,
partnership consideration, training, and work assignments, to provide equal
opportunity
to
all
applicants and employees at all times without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, marital status, age, disability or
sexual orientation.
Can
you briefly state the firm’s major objective?
The major objective of the firm is to provide our clients with
legal services of superior quality at fees which are reasonable
in light
of the professional expertise required. Achieving this objective
requires more than
the
work of the attorneys in our office. It requires a
well balanced staff of attorneys, para-professionals,
secretaries, accounting personnel and administrative
staff. The quality and
efficiency of the work of our staff significantly
influences the effectiveness of the firm
as a whole.
Do
you recruit on campus?
In the past, the firm has sent lawyers to the following schools recruiting new
associates and summer clerks:
- Boston
College Law School
- Boston
University School of Law
- Cornell
Law School
- Harvard
Law School
- University
of Maine School of Law
- University
of Michigan School of Law
- University
of Pennsylvania Law School
- University
of Virginia School of Law
- University
of Wisconsin Law School
We
also participate in the New Hampshire Legal Job Fair.
Can
you provide some links to information about New Hampshire?
There are many websites offering great information of things
to do in New Hampshire.
We have listed some that we think
offer a good range of information:
Concord
is within easy driving distance of New Hampshire's White Mountains and
Atlantic coast, and is slightly more
than an hour's
drive on Interstate 93 from Boston.
Concord is surrounded by
a number of smaller, more
rural communities
with excellent schools and town
services.
In
sum, Concord and vicinity is an great place for recreation, to
reside and work, and to raise a family.
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& Hollis Career Source links:
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