Summer Associate in Anchorage, AK

Law Firm

Anchorage, AK

Summer Associate in Anchorage, AK

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2L Summer Associate for 2026

Job Responsibilities:
The 2L Summer Associate position at the law firm's Anchorage office involves engaging in a variety of legal tasks and professional development activities. The primary responsibilities include:

- Working on challenging client matters, specifically within the Regulatory Affairs department, which provides substantive work opportunities.
- Collaborating closely with attorneys practicing in the Regulatory Affairs area to gain practical legal experience.
- Developing and honing legal writing skills through various assignments and projects.
- Representing pro bono clients, contributing to community service and gaining diverse legal experience.
- Attending client meetings, depositions, closings, and court appearances to observe and learn from real-world legal proceedings.
- Receiving formal feedback and mentoring from experienced attorneys to aid in professional growth and development.
- Participating in seminars and training events hosted by Dorsey U, the law firm's in-house professional development group.
- Establishing meaningful professional relationships with summer associate colleagues and law firm attorneys through networking and social events.

Education and Experience Information:
The law firm seeks 2L students who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ambition, and a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and interests. Preferred candidates should have a record of strong academic achievement. Additionally, experience in law review, journal, or moot court is preferred, as it indicates a candidate's commitment to and proficiency in legal research and writing.

Salary Information:
The pay for the 2L Summer Associate position is $2,880 per week in Alaska. It is important to note that this is a temporary position and does not include eligibility for benefits.

Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the law firm's career portal. The law firm does not accept application materials by mail or email, except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. The application process requires the submission of the following materials:

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- Law school transcript that includes 2025 spring semester grades

Applications are being accepted until August 29, 2025, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Diversity and Inclusion:
The law firm prides itself on a friendly, cooperative culture that values individual contributions and diversity. It has received various accolades for its inclusive workplace, including:

- Mansfield Rule Plus Certification (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

The law firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disabled Veterans Employer. It ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Additionally, the law firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for disability and religious-based needs, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related accommodations.

Legal and Compliance Information:
The law firm participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.