The Constangy, Brooks & Smith Environment
Constangy, Brooks & Smith practices labor and employment law exclusively, representing management. Unlike inexperienced attorneys at some other firms, associates at Constangy, Brooks & Smith are expected to handle cases "right out of the chute" and attain experience through hands-on learning, rather than through years of research memos and tagging along with more senior attorneys. It is not uncommon for our associates to take depositions, participate in mediation, draft dispositive motions and handle court hearings within months (sometimes weeks) of arriving at the firm. Constangy, Brooks & Smith prides itself in promoting an "open door" atmosphere, where junior attorneys are encouraged to approach their more-experienced colleagues with questions and concerns. Moreover, Associates are treated as self-motivated professionals from the outset and are expected to work the hours necessary to meet our clients’ needs and firm goals without excessive monitoring or unnecessary scrutiny.

Recruiting Contacts
Constangy, Brooks & Smith invites lawyers, law students and legal professionals to submit written inquiries regarding employment opportunities to the following contact attorney(s) for the office(s) in which they are interested:

  • Atlanta, GA
    Tim Newton
    230 Peachtree St., NW, Suite 2400
    Atlanta, GA 30303
    Ph: (404) 525-8622
    Fax: (404) 525-6955
    e-mail: tnewton@constangy.com
  • Asheville, NC
    Jonathan W. Yarbrough
    80 Peachtree Road, Suite 208
    Asheville, NC 28803
    Ph: (828) 277-5137
    Fax: (828) 277-5138
    e-mail: jyarbrough@constangy.com
  • Austin, TX
    Mark Flora
    98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 615
    Austin, TX 78701
    Ph: (512) 382-8800
    Fax: (512) 382-8801
    e-mail: mflora@constangy.com
  • Birmingham, AL
    Richard O. Brown
    One Federal Place, Suite 900
    1819 Fifth Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL, 35203
    Ph: (205) 252-9321
    Fax: (205) 323-7674
    e-mail: rbrown@constangy.com
  • Columbia, SC
    Henry S. Knight
    1301 Gervais St., Suite 810
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Ph: (803) 256-3200
    Fax: (803) 256-6277
    e-mail: hknight@constangy.com
  • Fairfax / Metro Washington DC
    Robert P. Floyd
    4100 Monument Corner Drive, Suite 520
    Fairfax, VA 22030
    Ph: (571) 522-6100
    Fax: (571) 522-6101
    e-mail: rfloyd@constangy.com
  • Jacksonville, FL
    F. Damon Kitchen
    200 West Forsyth St., Suite 1700
    Jacksonville, FL 32202
    Ph: (904) 356-8900
    Fax: (904) 356-8200
    e-mail: dkitchen@constangy.com
  • Kansas City, MO
    Tim Davis
    2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 300
    Kansas City, MO 64108
    Ph: (816) 472-6400
    Fax: (816) 472-6401
    e-mail: tadavis@constangy.com
  • Macon, GA
    W. Jonathan Martin
    577 Mulberry St., Suite 710
    Macon, GA 31201
    Ph: (478) 750-8600
    Fax: (478) 750-8686
    e-mail: wmartin@constangy.com
  • Nashville, TN
    Teresa R. Bult
    401 Commerce Street, Suite 700
    SunTrust Plaza
    Nashville, TN 37219
    Ph: (615) 320-5200
    Fax: (615) 321-5981
    e-mail: tbult@constangy.com
  • Tampa, FL and Lakeland, FL
    Michael D. Malfitano
    100 North Tampa Street, Suite 3350
    Tampa, FL 33602
    Ph: (813) 223-7166
    Fax: (813) 223-2515
    e-mail: mmalfitano@constangy.com
  • Winston-Salem, NC
    William R. Loftis
    100 N. Cherry St., Suite 300
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    Ph: (336) 721-1001
    Fax: (336) 748-9112
    e-mail: rloftis@constangy.com

Constangy, Brooks & Smith provides equal employment opportunities, without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. The firm strives at all times to comply with the recruitment guidelines established by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP).

Legal recruiting or executive search firms may not submit candidate names or materials unless solicited or approved, in advance, by the firm. We do not recognize or accept unsolicited or unauthorized candidate information or materials.

Commitment to Diversity
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC believes that the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with diverse backgrounds is integral to our providing the highest quality of legal services possible.  For more information on our firm's commitment to diversity, click here.

Firm Benefits
Constangy, Brooks & Smith offers its associates a wide array of benefits, including the following:

  • Signing bonus for new (non-lateral) associates
  • Bonus for meeting/exceeding billable hour goals
  • Health and dental plans for the associate and his/her dependents (subject to co-payment)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Bar membership fees
  • Bar dues
  • 401(k) and money purchase pension plans
  • Dependent Care Assistance Plan (allows an employee to pay for employment-related expenses for dependent care with pre-tax dollars)
  • Flexible Benefits Plan (allows an employee to pay for non-reimbursed health care expenses with pre-tax dollars)
  • CLE reimbursement for required local courses
  • CLE bonus for meeting certain billable hour goals
  • Parking adjacent to office building
  • Subsidized health club memberships

These benefits are subject to change.

Salary Information
Constangy, Brooks & Smith offers competitive salaries. Because the firm operates offices in a number of cities, starting salaries may differ based on variances in the cost of living. Furthermore, an associate’s starting salary may vary depending on clerkship experience and/or previous work experience, if coming to the firm as a lateral transfer. Please contact the recruiting contact(s) for the cities in which you are interested for more detailed information.

Qualities We Look For In New Associates
Given the nature of the firm’s practice areas, we are looking for mature and articulate candidates with strong writing skills who are interested in practicing labor and employment law and representing management. Candidates should rank in the top 20% of their class and possess law review, law journal, moot court and/or mock trial experience. Recognizing that these criteria do not always guarantee success as a practicing attorney, Constangy, Brooks & Smith also considers candidates who do not meet the above-referenced criteria but who have significant relevant experience or otherwise have distinguished themselves as outstanding candidates.



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