Summer Associate in Menlo Park, CA

Law Firm

Menlo Park, CA

Summer Associate in Menlo Park, CA

Summer Associate

No

Job Title

2026 2L Finance Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities

As a 2026 2L Finance Summer Associate at the law firm, you will engage in a range of substantive legal work and receive guidance through the following responsibilities:

- Participate as a full member of the law firm's 2026 Summer Associate Program within the Finance Business Unit, which includes Practice Groups such as Banking & Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Restructuring, and Structured Finance.
- Engage in substantive legal assignments across various practices and offices of the law firm.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of legal practice, with opportunities to shadow attorneys and participate in national and local trainings.
- Improve legal writing and speaking skills through workshops and training sessions.
- Engage in social and professional networking opportunities designed to foster relationships with fellow Summer Associates and law firm attorneys, through events such as sushi-making classes, baseball games, and other social activities.

Education and Experience Information

To qualify for the 2026 2L Finance Summer Associate position, applicants must meet the following educational and experience criteria:

- Be a rising 2L (class of 2027) pursuing a JD at an ABA-accredited law school.
- 2Ls enrolled in a part-time program or pursuing a JD/MBA degree at an ABA-accredited law school, who are not graduating in 2027, are also eligible.
- Demonstrated interest in the Finance Business Unit, evidenced by relevant past work experience and/or academic exposure in finance-related fields.

Salary Information

The expected gross salary for the 2026 2L Finance Summer Associate position is $4, per week. The law firm is committed to providing a comprehensive compensation package, which includes:

- Annual discretionary merit bonuses based on firm and individual performance.
- A full range of elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental well-being programs, child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, industry-leading parental leave benefits.
- Health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plans), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
- Compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

The compensation and benefits package may be subject to modification based on job-related factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, education, particular skills or expertise, and geography.

Additional Information

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. An arrest or conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from employment consideration. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and eligible to practice, or whose admission remains contingent only on successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

The application process for this position is ongoing until filled, with virtual interviews commencing in June. Offers will be extended on a rolling basis.