Our Careers

Do you welcome the opportunity to develop your practice early in your career? 

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP is always looking to add talented Associate Attorneys who embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and whom we believe would thrive in our culture. As a mid-size law firm, we seek individuals who aspire to, with our help, develop their own practice. It is our expectation that every associate will become a partner.

What makes CPM different? 

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP encourages the professional growth of our Associate Attorneys. Our partners provide training and mentoring for every associate, as well as developing relevant projects. In addition to your legal work, you are encouraged to grow your practice by becoming actively involved in professional activities and community service.

As an Associate Attorney, you will not sit behind a desk for years doing research and writing projects. This is an active practice for an Associate from day one. You will be meeting with clients, attending court hearings, visiting client sites, and gaining the tools and experience you need to become a successful lawyer and develop your client base.

Are you looking for a rewarding work experience that will prepare you for your life as an attorney? 

The Summer Clerkship program at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP provides students an opportunity to see what life is like in a mid-size law firm. Summer Clerks will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging legal assignments. You will gain experience in every practice group and work with different attorneys in the firm. As with our new Associate Attorneys, we offer more than desk work. You also will be invited to attend and participate in hearings, depositions, meetings and trials.

Currently, CPM’s Summer Clerkship program works exclusively with the Columbus Bar Association’s Minority Clerkship program. In order to participate in the clerkship program, please contact the Columbus Bar Association’s Director of Membership.

Would you like to work in an environment that is characterized by a healthy balance between work, family, personal and community commitments?

At Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, we consider our staff an investment in our practice and central to the foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our dedicated long-term staff. We are proud that our staff turnover rate has been exceptionally low for many years. The current average tenure of legal secretaries and administrative staff is 12 years.

Our professional support team works in a variety of areas, including accounting, administrative support, human resources, information technology, marketing, paralegal and office services.

We are large enough to provide good benefits, but small enough that everyone knows your name. The commitment to our people shows in our generous benefits package, including 401(k) contributions, on-site parking and a health insurance deductible reimbursement plan.