Kohrman | Jackson | Krantz
Careers
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
KJK’s commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond a program or trend; it’s a commitment to our professionals and our clients. Dedication to diversity helps attract and retain talented employees, enhances our relationships with clients and expands the firm’s market share. KJK is dedicated to promoting an environment in which differences are respected, employees are treated fairly and individual skills and talents are valued.
KJK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, mental or physical handicap, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, political beliefs or other irrelevant factor. This policy governs all aspects of employment including hiring, assignments, promotions, discharges and other terms and conditions of employment.
Gender Equality Commitment
KJK believes in developing and promoting female talent and strives to attract the best and brightest women to the firm. While the legal industry has a long way to go, KJK is proud of its commitment to gender diversity, both within our team of attorneys and staff. KJK’s Women’s Initiative aims to foster the career development and promote the advancement of women lawyers and professionals in the firm. We believe in empowering our women lawyers and professionals to build path-breaking legal careers. Their successes, in turn, benefit the firm, our clients, the profession and our communities.
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Working At KJK
At KJK, our team of attorneys and professionals is our most valuable asset. KJK maintains a sophisticated legal practice combined with a unique, small-firm environment emphasizing collegiality and cooperation without the rigid hierarchy present at many firms.
KJK knows that our continued success is dependent upon our ability to attract and retain high quality legal talent, and we have succeeded in creating a rewarding and flexible atmosphere for lawyers and for the invaluable professional staff who assist us in serving our clients. We place a high priority on and actively encourage independent growth and professional development in every member of the KJK team. We also believe it is important to give back to the community, and actively support our attorneys in pro-bono activities and all of our team’s volunteer efforts for charitable institutions of their choice.
Opportunities exist for both new and experienced lawyers who exhibit the intellect and creativity our clients demand, as well as for paralegals and professional staff who can meet the demands of a challenging and rewarding legal practice. We are always looking for people with the right formula for success. If you are a team-oriented, ambitious individual interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging environment, please view our current openings in each section below and submit your resume.
In addition to the current opportunities, KJK is always seeking qualified and experienced candidates who would fit our long-term strategic plan and atmosphere. Please feel free to contact us at jobs@kjk.com at any time to inquire about the possibility of joining the KJK team.
Current Lateral Opportunities:
Attorney Position Openings
We look for bright, creative, ambitious lawyers to meet the needs of our clients. At KJK, each associate and partner is a key member of the KJK team, and we are committed to providing our lawyers with the opportunities they need to develop their skills and grow their practices. At KJK, you will find a collegial environment, which fosters collaboration and relationship building, along with a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Senior Associate Level Commercial Litigation Attorney
Firm: KJK – A Dynamic, Mid-Sized Entrepreneurial Business Law Firm
Book of Business: Not required
Billable Hour Requirement: 1,700
About Us
Join a dynamic, mid-sized entrepreneurial business law firm with a commitment to collaboration and client success. We foster a supportive environment for our team and value creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Level Litigation Associate with a strong background in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional legal writing skills and a proven track record of drafting sophisticated legal briefs, written discovery, and memoranda. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys complex legal analysis, persuasive written advocacy, and managing a diverse commercial litigation case load.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle a variety of commercial litigation matters.
- Lead or play a major role in drafting complex legal briefs, motions and memoranda.
- Conduct depositions, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court.
- Collaborate with partners and clients to devise strategic litigation plans.
- Engage in discovery and manage case files effectively.
- Stay current with legal trends and best practices in commercial litigation.
- Lead junior associates and contribute to the professional development of the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in legal writing and analysis.
- Substantial experience drafting and editing complex briefs and motions.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment where your expertise is valued.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a growing firm with a broad and diverse client base.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and benefits.
- Flexible work options.
- Supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture that fosters innovation and creativity.
Why Join Us?
At KJK, you will be part of a collaborative team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth. As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our firm while working on impactful cases that matter.
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Partner | Private Equity - Corporate & Finance
Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz
Book of Business: Required
Billable Hour Requirement: 1,500
About Us
Join a dynamic, mid-sized entrepreneurial business law firm with a commitment to collaboration and client success. We foster a supportive environment for our team and value creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Partner level attorney with a strong background in representing private equity funds, management teams, independent sponsors, investors and portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional experience and knowledge of advising clients through the structuring, evaluation, negotiation and consummation of their capital raises, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, club transactions, minority investments and other acquisition, divestiture and exit transactions, the negotiation of their equity, debt and mezzanine financing arrangements, the preparation of their management equity and compensation programs, and counseling on their investment regulation and compliance matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle a variety of private equity services matters, such as buyouts, capital for growth, exit transactions, family offices, follow-on acquisitions, fund formation, serve as General Counsel to portfolio companies, and restructuring and liquidity events.
- Assist in establishing and structuring private equity funds, including drafting legal documents like partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, and subscription agreements.
- Represent private equity firms in buying and selling companies, negotiating purchase agreements, financing documents, and other transaction-related agreements.
- Conduct due diligence on target companies to assess risks and opportunities.
- Ensure that Clients comply with securities laws, tax regulations, ERISA, and other relevant legal requirements.
- Stay current with legal trends and best practices in private equity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- 5+ years of Corporate, Finance and/or M&A law experience.
- Experience representing fundless sponsors, independent sponsors, investors and venture capitalists, portfolio companies, private equity funds and/or private equity services.
- Demonstrated excellence in legal writing and analysis.
- Substantial experience advising on fund formations, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio company management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Lead junior associates and contribute to the professional development of the team.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment where your expertise is valued.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a growing firm with a broad and diverse client base.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and benefits.
- Flexible work options
- Supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture that fosters innovation and creativity.
Why Join Us?
At KJK, you will be part of a collaborative team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth. As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our firm while managing sophisticated transactions on behalf of a diverse client base.
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Current Opportunities:
Professional Staff Openings
At KJK, our lawyers and clients rely on our professional staff for information, technical assistance and support. We not only understand the valuable role that staff plays in our firm but actively and intentionally encourage their participation and ideas. As it takes a tremendous amount of coordination and communication to function in today’s legal environment, KJK believes that every member of the firm contributes to our success. We value initiative, creativity, hard work, teamwork and the collegial, professional relationships they produce. We know how to turn your experiences, goals, determination and attitude into a successful career.
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KJK’s Summer Associate Program
Our summer associate program is an essential component of KJK’s hiring process. Each summer associate is assigned an associate mentor. The mentor and summer associate interact closely throughout the summer. Projects are assigned based on a summer associate’s expressed areas of interest and to provide exposure to a wide variety of work. In addition, assignments are coordinated by a partner who ensures that each summer associate receives a mix of projects from attorneys in each of the firm’s practice groups. The summer associate works directly with the assigning senior associate or partner and receives substantive feedback from the assigning attorney. We don’t create projects for our summer associates: assignments reflect the type of work that a new attorney would perform as a first or second-year associate at our firm.
Our summer associates are encouraged to attend monthly practice group meetings and are often invited to bar association events, client meetings, negotiation and drafting sessions, depositions, trials, pre-trials and other events. Our summer program is a unique opportunity for the right student, not only to learn from the inside out about our varied and challenging legal practice, but to forge what we hope will be a rewarding and long-lived relationship.
