Recruiting:

Our firm's culture is a unique blend of the conservative and entrepreneurial. We pride ourselves on our professional work environment, our dedication to the highest level of performance, and our commitment to integrity in the practice of law. We recognize that long-term relationships with clients remain an important anchor in the practice of law, and our attorneys are encouraged to nurture client relationships. We aspire to become trusted advisors and advocates for individual and corporate clients who seek our counsel in virtually all areas of the law. Both our litigation and business transactional practices are thriving, and we have an abundance of interesting and important legal work.

ASSOCIATES:

In building and continuing to grow our firm, we seek to attract law students and recent law school graduates who not only are (or wish to become) consummate professionals, but also bring their own personal dimensions to the practice of law. We particularly seek to recruit well-rounded individuals who will contribute energy, creativity, initiative, diligence and good judgment to the practice of law and the service of clients. We actively encourage our young attorneys to take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.  We offer our lawyers the opportunity to practice in such areas as insurance defense, business litigation, banking, estate planning, health law, workers' compensation, products liability, and medical malpractice. 

Additionally, we are always seeking to hire experienced attorneys who will add strength, depth, or a new dimension to our practice and capabilities for client service. In our recruiting efforts, we are committed to principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity.

SUMMER ASSOCIATES:

For many years, we have sponsored a summer associates program. Our associate program combines challenging legal projects with real world experience in an effort to give associates an accurate account of what it is like to be an associate at our firm.  In addition to legal activities, we schedule marketing training, client business tours, and various social activities. 

LEGAL STAFF:

Gunderson, Palmer, Goodsell & Nelson, LLP is always interested in employing the best qualified staff for support of our attorneys in the practice of law.   We share a commitment to each other, to our community, to our clients' success, and to integrity in the practice of law. Our working environment is one that supports this commitment and provides challenging opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits for attorneys, paralegals, and staff. 

If you are interested in working  for a team that is committed to the success of our clients, please submit your resume in confidence to Mike Gibson, Legal Administrator at mgibson@gpgnlaw.com .

OUR COMMUNITY:

Rapid City, South Dakota was founded in 1876 by a group of disheartened prospectors who had come to the Black Hills in search of gold. The city was named for the limestone spring stream that passes through the city and originates high in the Black Hills.  Since its beginning, Rapid City has been a center for commerce, culture, transportation, and education for the entire high plains. We enjoy a diverse economy that includes agriculture, forestry, government, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and an extremely strong service sector.

For the outdoor enthusiast, there is no better place to be than Western South Dakota. Recreational opportunities are truly limited only by your imagination. Outdoor lovers participate in everything from hiking to fishing to rock climbing. If skiing is your thing, our winters provide you with the opportunity to cross country or downhill ski. In the summer, break out your skis and enjoy some of the calmest waters around.