he firm is proud of its professional and public role throughout Idaho, and is committed to fostering integrity and excellence in the profession. It strives to create a collegial environment in which its members can develop and flourish as practicing lawyers, leaders in the profession and their community, and personally as individuals. Participation in civic, cultural and public affairs is encouraged, as are opportunities for public service and pro bono work.

The firm is continually looking for those who share its commitment to the profession, demonstrate their excellence, intellect, and capacity for the work, and share the desire for a legal career in a mid-size firm in the heart of the Northern Rockies, regardless of experience level. It hires as the firm’s growth dictates, or whenever particularly outstanding candidates appear. The firm typically interviews on campus each fall at the law schools located at the University of Idaho, Brigham Young University and Gonzaga University. However, the firm welcomes all inquiries, including those from experienced lawyers interested in lateral transfers.

Although the firm maintains offices in both Idaho Falls and Boise, most new positions with the firm are in the Idaho Falls office. Two of the three lawyers in our Boise office devote their practices exclusively to government relations, and consequently, the need for new hires at that location is relatively minimal by comparison.

Summer Associate Positions

The firm typically hires one to two law students for summer positions following completion of their second year in law school. The firm’s summer associate program is primarily designed to expose each participant to legal practice and life at the firm, while also providing firm members an opportunity to spend some time with the student in the firm’s working environment. When the match appears to be a good one, summer associates are frequently offered associate positions upon graduation, subject to the firm’s needs. During their stay, each summer associate is assigned a specific partner or senior associate as a mentor who assists in coordinating an appropriate workload and is available to address any questions or concerns that may arise. However, over the course of a summer, participants typically have the opportunity to work with nearly everyone in the firm, and also actively participate in the weekly firm meetings with all the lawyers. Summer associates can expect to spend significant time working on research projects, although the firm also strives to find opportunities for them to gain exposure to client conferences, depositions, and court hearings. The firm also invites its summer associates to its extracurricular activities such as the annual firm picnic.

Full Time Associate Positions

Full time associate positions become available as the needs of the firm dictate. On occasion, particularly outstanding candidates are hired regardless of the firm’s immediate need. The firm welcomes applications from recent law school graduates, those approaching graduation, those who are completing judicial clerkships, and those already in practice, in addition to those who have participated in the firm’s summer associate program. Once hired, a specific lawyer in the firm is assigned to act as a new associate’s official mentor, though other lawyers make every effort to be available to the new lawyer for interaction as well. The nature of the work a new associate can expect to perform can vary considerably. The firm believes that every lawyer’s potential is unique, and it is committed to assisting each new lawyer develop and advance their potential. The hope and expectation is that each will ultimately flourish as a committed professional dedicated to serving the best interests of the firm and its clients, and become a partner in the firm in due course. Salaries for new associates are competitive for the area. In addition, the firm offers participation in the firm’s 401(k) plan, a cafeteria plan for health care purposes, paid vacation and sick leave, and the firm pays for reasonable moving expenses, bar membership and other professional dues.

For further information regarding associate and summer associate hiring, or to apply for a position, please contact either Lary Larson or Steve Brown using the following contact information:

Hopkins Roden Crockett Hansen & Hoopes, PLLC
Hansen & Hoopes, PLLC
P.O. Box 51219
428 Park Ave.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405-1219
Phone: 208-523-4445
Fax: 208-523-4474
Email: stevebrown@hopkinsroden.com
Email: larylarson@hopkinsroden.com

Staff Positions

STAFF positions are filled on an as needed basis in both offices. If you are seeking a challenging career with one of Idaho’s premier law firms, we invite you to take a close look at our firm. Much of our success, as a firm and in the community, is measured by the quality of our staff. We are always looking for talented people to join our team. In addition to offering a challenging and professional work environment, we offer salaries that are competitive in the area and benefits that include participation in the firm’s 401(k) plan, a cafeteria plan for health care purposes and generous paid vacation and sick leave.

FOR further information regarding staff hiring, or to apply for a position, please contact our Office Administrator, Theo Storer:

Theo Storer, Office Administrator
Hopkins Roden Crockett Hansen & Hoopes, PLLC
Hansen & Hoopes, PLLC
P.O. Box 51219
428 Park Ave.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405-1219
Phone: 208-523-4445
Fax: 208-523-4474
Email: theostorer@hopkinsroden.com

HOPKINS RODEN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FOR ALL EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS.