Careers
At Culp Elliott & Carpenter P.L.L.C.
We welcome highly talented, creative and self-motivated individuals who feel passionately about helping clients to join our firm. Our associates enjoy making a difference in the lives and legacies of families through expert tax advice and wealth planning.
VIEW open opportunitiesWe believe that our success stems from our exceptional staff who are committed to providing creative results in the most productive and cost-efficient manner. We genuinely care about the welfare and success of our associates, paralegals, professionals and staff, and strive to maintain a collaborative atmosphere where ideas and knowledge are openly shared.
What Makes Working at CEC Different?
At Culp Elliott & Carpenter, our employees stay for the long term – developing relationships with clients and coworkers over many years and more in depth than they might at a larger firm, providing the highest level of expertise. Our experienced attorneys generously share their knowledge with new attorneys and support their growth. We believe that a collaborative workplace that fosters inspires the best environment for our employees to grow and ultimately provide the highest level of service and expertise to our clients.
If you are looking for a firm where you can grow and make an impact in the lives of clients, we invite you to apply to our open positions. We are actively recruiting for the positions listed below. However, we are always pleased to receive resumes from experienced legal and tax professionals.
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Current Opportunities
Please complete the form below for consideration of one of our open positions or for future opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.
Summer Associate PROGRAM
Law Students
Our Summer Associate program attracts talented students with an interest in tax law from many top law schools. Law students in their second year of law school can select a 6- or 10-week program where they will receive the opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside our associates, partners and clients. In addition, Summer Associates participate in training, mentorship, networking and social opportunities.
We are looking for talented and motivated students with a strong interest in tax law, 2L students for the Summer Associate program, and 3L and LL.M. students for entry level associate positions.
To recruit for our Summer Associates program, we provide On Campus Interview (OCI) sessions in the summer and fall of the year prior to the program.
Culp Elliott & Carpenter annually participates in the following law schools’ OCI recruiting programs:
- University of North Carolina
- Wake Forest University
- University of South Carolina
- University of Florida
- University of Alabama
- University of Virginia
- William & Mary
- Washington & Lee University
- George Washington University
- Emory University
- New York University
- Duke University
- Northwestern University
- Georgetown University
We also welcome applications of 2L, 3L and LL.M. students outside of the OCI schedule. Please be sure to include cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts.
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Our employees come from varied backgrounds, bringing with them a diversity of experience, and our firm promotes a culture of inclusion and innovation. Culp Elliott & Carpenter is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Benefits
Culp Elliott & Carpenter offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness
- Medical insurance with the options of either a flexible spending account or health savings account
- Telehealth
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Access to fitness center (in office building)
Financial Security
- 401(k) profit-sharing plan with firm contribution equal to 3% of compensation
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
Paid Time Off
- Paid time off allocation starting at 15 days per year
- Holiday pay including one floating holiday
- Parental leave
Employee Development & Mentoring
At Culp Elliott & Carpenter, employee development includes achieving both personal and professional growth. Through our ongoing training program, mentorships and supportive employee evaluation process, our goal is to provide you with the skills to succeed throughout your career.
We strive to create a work environment that further develops the talented personnel who make up our organization. Utilizing a structured career model, CEC works with each team member to identify and develop an individualized career path. Through periodic meetings with the supervising partner, in-house training and continuing education, this personalized career path is continuously evaluated and redefined. The process allows staff members the opportunity to integrate their own unique goals with the overall objectives of the firm. We believe that providing the tools and support necessary for our employees in their journey to find personal and professional fulfillment is the foundation for a dynamic, positive and balanced working environment.
Our firm is committed to the growth and advancement of our professionals. Continuing education and advanced training are core to our Firm values and contribute to the ability of our employees to identify unique solutions to assist with the needs of our clients.
We encourage professional staff to participate in training through bar associations, professional groups and educational seminars. In addition, the Firm conducts a variety of in-house training and development programs throughout the year. We have monthly Associate Meetings and weekly Lunch and Learns with programs on legal writing, business development or firm-wide initiatives. Through internal training, we acknowledge the importance of our employees to the success of the firm and reinforce our commitment to helping them become leaders in their field and providing exceptional client service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Culp Elliott & Carpenter is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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