Gertsburg Licata is a fast-growing legal and business advisory firm and we’re always looking for entrepreneurial staff and business-minded attorneys to join the team.
Read more about our culture and check out the open positions below.
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Who We Are
We strive to create a dedicated and engaged culture that is quite different from traditional law firms. Our team works by a code of conduct that emphasizes mutual respect and collaboration between all staff members, and we are always looking for talented individuals who are highly creative and entrepreneurial to join our team.
Our Values
Our values influence everything we do—from how we work together as a team, to how we service our clients. Here's what keeps us motivated:
There is always a better mousetrap.
That’s why we challenge ourselves to think bigger, work smarter, embrace technology and default toward action in order to develop inventive solutions to challenging problems.
Listen, learn, confirm, repeat.
Without a strident dedication to hear your goals, articulate every possible solution, and provide consistent feedback and updates—before, during and after a project—everything else falls short (and we never fall short).
Say it; then do it.
We are accountable for our undertakings and build trust when we are proactive, reliable, and execute every task – big or small – with a fierce dedication to excellence.
ABC – Always. Be. Connecting.
We’re relationship builders and silo breakers and produce the best results when we integrate across teams, welcome partnerships, and continually grow and strengthen our networks, inside and outside the office.
Who You Are
Successful candidates should want:
- to keep much more of what they earn for the firm;
- partnership much sooner than at other law firms;
- more flexibility in their career; and
- to work in a progressive culture and a positive environment that focuses on value and results for clients, rather than sweating out billable hours.
Open Positions
PROBATE & ESTATE ATTORNEY
The candidate will consult with and advise fiduciaries in probate and trust administration, work with clients in connection with contested trust and tax matters, review estate and gift tax returns (including complex reporting and valuation issues). The candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar, have 3-5 years of trusts and estates experience as well as experience working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the design and drafting of their estate plans including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, premarital agreements, and other estate planning documents. The individual should be experienced with family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, shareholder agreements, installment sales, and other related transactions. The right candidate for this role will be a team player with strong writing skills and attention to detail and have a commitment to client service and ethics. Experience in preparing Form 1041s, Form 706, Form 709 a plus.
LITIGATION ATTORNEY
We seek junior- and senior-level litigation attorney candidates with a self-starting entrepreneurial spirit to join our litigation practice. Candidates who are team and results-oriented will thrive in our fast-paced practice. The ideal senior candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including 1st chair experience working with sophisticated business and commercial litigation matters, a demonstrated interest in business development, and some level of portable business; junior candidates should have a minimum of three years experience in commercial litigation matters. Ohio Bar license required.
TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY
We seek junior- and senior-level corporate attorney candidates with a thirst for knowledge and problem-solving to join our transactional practice. Candidates with the drive to nurture client relationships and manage matters from start to finish will reap tangible rewards in our practice. The ideal senior candidates will have 10+ years of experience working with complex corporate transactions, including contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and general business counseling; possess a demonstrated interest in business development and some level of portable business. Junior candidates should have outstanding academic credentials and a minimum of three years of experience handling general corporate due diligence and transactional matters. All candidates must possess excellent communication and drafting skills, and be self-starting and ambitious. Active Ohio Bar license required.
M&A ADVISOR
Gertsburg Acquisition Partners, our growing M&A advisory firm with a focus on buy-side representation, seeks to expand its staff of professionals. We target transactions ranging from $5MM to $100MM. Our highly regarded programs have put our services in high demand, and we have an immediate need for a skilled and dynamic professional to assist our current clients with their M&A advisory assignments. As an M&A Advisor you will be responsible for developing leads; analyzing, valuing, and positioning businesses for sale; and managing the process from start to finish, utilizing our internal Deal Management system. Ideal candidates for this position come from a variety of backgrounds and industries including, but not limited to: active or semi-retired M&A professionals; business brokers and sales professionals active in financial or business services (insurance, accounting, estate planning, commercial real estate, etc.); or corporate industry executives with business development experience. Candidates should have a proven record of initiating, facilitating, and closing transactions; a working knowledge of financial statements; and superior communications skills. The ability to work independently with focused and persistent effort is critical to success. The candidate can work remotely or at our offices in Independence, Ohio, and would be a full-time, contract position. If you want to join an expanding organization with the opportunity to generate a high, six-figure income; to invest in select transactions; and unlock the potential for unlimited growth, please submit your resume [email protected]
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
We seek an entrepreneurial recruiting professional to build and lead our new recruiting affiliate and provide executive recruiting services for our current clients and beyond. Candidates with a charismatic, persuasive, enthusiastic style who have a combined talent of hunter and gatherer, and are able to read people, will thrive and be successful in this client- and candidate-facing role.
How to apply
We encourage you to submit an application by completing the following required steps:
- Complete our Culture Index Assessment at https://portal.cultureindex.com/public/survey/general/QrAxGArpYf/62321. This should take less than 10 minutes of your time.
- Send a letter of interest, current resume, representative sample of related experience (projects, matters, cases), and list of three references to [email protected].
Active client searches
GENERAL MANAGER
Our client, a growing specialty automotive sales group in NE Ohio, is seeking a General Manager with a minimum of 10 years of luxury car sales and management experience to join their team. The position will oversee all day-to-day operations, including formulating strategy, managing people and establishing policies, and ensuring the growth of our relationship drive enterprise. Candidates must have franchise and DSM experience, a sales and team-driven personality, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
CONTROLLER
Our client, a growing specialty automotive sales group in NE Ohio, is seeking a Controller with 10+ years of accounting experience to lead their accounting operations. The position, which will be resident in their Akron, OH location, oversees all aspects of the accounting process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory, and stays apprised of all relevant state and federal laws and regulations to ensure the company’s operations comply within those parameters. The ideal candidate will have automotive dealer experience, DMS experience (preferably DealerTrack or Autosoft), and have a proven track record in forecasting, formulating budgets, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE
In addition to the positions listed above, Gertsburg Licata has been experiencing sustained, year-over-year growth, and we are always taking applications. If you are a talented, creative problem-solver who has a passion for delivering top-notch work for clients, please feel free to send over your resume or just drop us a line at [email protected].
Gertsburg Licata provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
