If you are interested in exploring career opportunities with Pepe & Hazard, please take a few minutes to review our statement of beliefs, culture and objectives.
We Believe That:
The people who work at the firm are our most valuable asset.
Continuous improvement is possible in all that we do.
All individuals associated with the firm are deserving of respect -- respect as people, respect as professionals, respect for their ideas, and respect for their differences.
A person's ability to contribute is not limited by position, job title, or a predefined set of expectations. All individuals associated with the firm should be given an opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.
Knowledge and understanding provide the basis for effective teamwork and cooperation.
We must provide constant communication which develops a clear understanding of overall direction, updates progress towards goals, and minimizes surprises.
Authority and responsibility should be pushed to the most efficient level whenever possible.
Continuous feedback in the form of constructive criticism or suggestions is both a right and responsibility of every individual.
Extraordinary effort and results should be recognized.
Our Culture
We listen to our clients.
We place client before self.
We develop an understanding of the business goals and objectives of each client and continuously strive for a "partnership relationship."
We operate at the highest level of ethics and professional responsibility as prescribed by the Rules of Professional Conduct. Consistent with these standards, we do whatever is necessary to attain a client's goals/objectives.
We are committed to excellence. Excellence requires our attorneys to have a well-rounded approach to the practice of law and an ongoing career-long commitment to developing substantive expertise in their chosen fields.
We value entrepreneurship. We aggressively seek out opportunities. We are willing to invest in the future and assume prudent risk for long term benefits.
We consider the firm to be a client. We place the same sense of urgency to meeting the business needs of our firm as we do the needs of our clients.
We are accountable to each other for our actions and expect everyone at the firm to act in accordance with the values set forth in this document.
We recognize that the commitment we expect from individuals is extraordinary. This commitment is based on mutual trust and respect which must be nourished on a daily basis through our personal interactions.
We strive for cross-functional teamwork and desire a boundaryless organization. We believe that by sharing information and working together we can accomplish more than we can by individual efforts. One plus one can equal three!
We embrace diversity and will not tolerate discrimination because of race, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or veteran status.
Finally, we understand there must be a balance between work, family, community, and other interests and try to provide flexibility to respond to individual needs.
Our Objectives
By being true to our beliefs and maintaining our culture, we hope to attain the following objectives:
- 100% client satisfaction
- A shared sense of ownership and pride in the firm
- A process of continual professional and personal growth for all associated with the firm
- A consensus that work is enjoyable
- A level of quality, efficiency, and service which will attract the most interesting, sophisticated, and important legal matters generated in the firm's Markets
- A high economic return -- the benefits of which should accrue to all that make it possible
If you feel you share the distinctive qualities that characterize our organization, please contact the following:
Experienced Attorneys:
David Urbanik
Executive Director
durbanik@pepehazard.com
860.241.2658
All Other Positions:
Barbara J. Goetter
Human Resources Manager
mailto:bgoetter@pepehazard.com
860.524.7093
