Description
2027 SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAMD.Law is a reputable, fast-growing litigation law firm specializing in plaintiff-side employment law. We are offering a 10-week structured intensive summer associate training program to prepare future lawyers for the practice of law as plaintiff’s employment attorneys. Our summer associates will have a dedicated and experienced litigation attorney to mentor and teach them the ins and outs of the practice of law as a plaintiff-side litigator.
Area of Practice: D.Law exclusively practices labor and employment law, working on behalf of employees with a focus on wage and hour class / PAGA actions and single-plaintiff FEHA / termination actions.
Title: Summer Associate
Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site/in-person)
Program Dates/Hours: 06/01/2027 through 08/07/2027 (Full-Time, 40+ hours a week)
Pay Rate: $45 per hour
Minimum Requirements: Completed second year of law school in a traditional three-year program (or equivalent grade level).
Duties and Responsibilities: Summer associates will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced attorneys on high-profile actively litigated cases. They will engage in substantive legal work, receive mentorship, and participate in professional development opportunities to jumpstart their legal career.
General Skills Required: The ideal candidates will be confident, energetic, and sharp future attorneys who are quick-on-their-feet thinkers and are ready to be aggressive and creative future litigators for adversarial, fast-paced litigation.
Computer Skills Preferred:
• Microsoft Outlook / Word / Excel
• Adobe Acrobat / Apple Operating System
Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.
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IMPORTANT: Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered: (1) resume, (2) law school transcript, (3) one-page cover letter, and (4) a maximum five-page writing sample.
Skills Required
- Completed second year of law school in a traditional three-year program (or equivalent grade level).
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Available full-time from 06/01/2027 through 08/07/2027 (40+ hours per week).
- On-site/in-person work in Pasadena, CA.
- Submit resume, law school transcript, one-page cover letter, and a writing sample (maximum five pages).
- Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; Adobe Acrobat; Apple Operating System.
- Spanish language skills.
What We Do
D.Law is an employment law firm dedicated to defending the rights of workers under California employment law. The firm represents workers across all industries, from large corporations to small companies, specializing in the full range of employee law, including wrongful termination, pay and overtime issues, discrimination and harassment, workplace retaliation, and leaves of absence to ensure workers receive the justice and fairness they deserve.
