At Gould & Ratner, you don’t have to choose between a firm that’s well run and one that’s genuinely supportive. You get both: the operations and stability of a larger firm, with the camaraderie and care of a midsize one. We offer:
- Strong Leadership, Stability, and Intentional Growth.
Join a firm that has a solid financial foundation and a steady, deliberate approach to growth. Our professional management structure — uncommon at a firm our size — supports the day-to-day so our lawyers can focus on their work and the firm can invest confidently in its people, its practices, and its future. - Infrastructure That Supports the Work — and the People Doing It.
Strong infrastructure is a support here, not a barrier. You’ll have the resources and operational sophistication to advance your practice, alongside a culture that stays collaborative, accessible, and people-centered. - Breadth of Experience and Real Responsibility.
Attorneys are not siloed into narrow roles. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of matters, earlier responsibility, and direct client interaction that accelerate your growth as a lawyer. - Career Paths That Reflect the Individual.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all path. Gould & Ratner adapts to individual strengths, interests, and professional goals, recognizing that meaningful, long-term careers take different forms and evolve over time. We build the path around the person. - One Firm, Two Locations.
Chicago and Denver operate as a single firm, not a headquarters and a satellite office. Teams collaborate across both cities as a matter of course, with regular in-person time that keeps our people connected.
Benefits. Taking care of our people is a priority.
Our benefits are more than a checklist. They’re one of the clearest signs of how we treat our people. Gould & Ratner invests heavily here because we want everyone at the firm to feel supported at work and secure outside of it. Our “Benefits Plus” approach goes well beyond the basics, with top-of-market programs tailored to maximize health, wellness, insurance, retirement, and more. Packages vary somewhat by role, but the core components include:
- Gold-standard insurance, including:
- Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HMO options)
- Dental (Delta Dental)
- Vision (VSP)
- Superior retirement plans, including 401(k) and profit sharing
- Flexible spending and health reimbursement accounts
- Wellness programs, fitness memberships, and telemedicine
- Vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave allowances
- Pet insurance, commuter benefits, and more
And this is only the start. We’re proud of the depth and quality of our benefits, and we encourage candidates to ask questions and explore what “Benefits Plus” really means in practice.
Our Culture
At Gould & Ratner, collaboration, respect, and genuine personal connection shape how we work together because we believe culture is measured not by what we say, but by how we show up for one another. We foster an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to contribute, regardless of title or tenure. We also invest in what lets people build long, meaningful careers here, from flexible work and mentorship to professional development and wellness resources.
Start your next chapter at Gould & Ratner. Explore your future with us.
Learn more about our open positions.
If you are interested in pursuing a career with Gould & Ratner, please submit* your cover letter and resume to Daniel Minjock, Director of Talent Acquisition.
*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.