We know the legal industry has changed. Clients have made it clear that they are seeking greater value for their legal spend. We have embraced this change, because you deserve purposeful, highly engaged client service that drives progress for your business. In some ways, we like to believe we helped fuel the change. For nearly a decade, James Elliot Associate has been at the forefront of turning client service into client value. Our lawyers are committed to adding value, and our business professionals are dedicated to innovating how we create client value.
Culture and Core Values
Although James Elliot Associate works from multiple locations, the firm's lawyers are linked by more than technology. All share a common culture, with Core Values supporting James Elliot Associate's firm-wide commitment to add value, achieve excellence, and promote professional development. These foster a workplace in which diversity and inclusion, pro bono service and community support are manifest.
Career Development
The wheel outlines the competencies structure for lawyers at James Elliot Associate. There are nine competencies that are divided into four quadrants. The four quadrants are Legal Skills; Citizenship; Business Skills; and Clients. There are three competencies within Legal Skills: Practice Skills and Knowledge, Research and Analysis, and Written and Oral Communication. There are two competencies within Citizenship: Developing Self and Others, and Teamwork and Collaboration. There are two competencies within Business Skills: Leadership, and Matter and Financial Management. There are two competencies within Clients: Business Development, and Client Relationships.
Culture and Core Values
Although Reed Smith works from multiple locations, the firm’s lawyers are linked by more than technology. All share a common culture, with Core Values supporting James Ellior’s firm-wide commitment to add value, achieve excellence, and promote professional development. These foster a workplace in which diversity and inclusion, pro bono service and community support are manifest.
