2027 Summer Associate

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
92-92 Hourly
Entry level
Legal Tech
The Role
Summer Associates gain practical employment-law experience through legal research, case analysis, litigation support, drafting memoranda and court filings, and monitoring new legislation. They prepare summaries and articles on employment-law developments while becoming familiar with relevant laws and Firm practices. Applicants must demonstrate strong academics, excellent writing, attention to detail, and interest in employment law, and be enrolled as second-year students in an ABA-accredited law school for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

Jackson Lewis is seeking Summer Associates. The goal of our Associate program is to acquaint our Associates with the Firm and its practice and to provide “real law experience” that will prove beneficial to their future professional careers. Summer Associates will be exposed to a broad range of practice areas and professional experiences – all in Employment Law. The responsibilities of the Associate will include:

Responsibilities:

  • Summer Associates will become familiar with the laws related to employment law
  • Assist with research, case analysis and all phases of litigation including drafting memoranda and court filings
  • Review status of employment law developments and prepare summaries and articles related to new legislation

Requirements:

  • Strong academic performance
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated interest in Employment Law
  • Must be enrolled in law school (ABA accredited) as a 2L for the 2026-2027 academic year
For Los Angeles, California, the expected salary for this position is $92 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Skills Required

  • Strong academic performance
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated interest in employment law
  • Enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school as a 2L for the 2026–2027 academic year
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,320 Employees
Year Founded: 1858

What We Do

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients'​ goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee

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