Summer Associate in Springfield, MO

Law Firm

Springfield, MO

Summer Associate in Springfield, MO

Summer Associate

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Job Title: 2L Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2L Summer Associate will work on real cases and projects within a national law firm environment, collaborating with attorneys across various practice and industry groups. Responsibilities include engaging with formal and informal mentors, participating in seminars and trainings, and attending various social activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of working as an attorney at the law firm. Summer associates are expected to be proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial, with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and a willingness to take on significant responsibilities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be second-year law students to be eligible for the 2L Summer Associate program. The law firm seeks individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experiences to contribute to a diverse candidate pool and summer associate class. Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and a willingness to take on significant responsibilities.

Salary Information:
Summer associate compensation information for all locations is available in the NALP Directory of Legal Employers.

Additional Information:
The law firm offers flexibility for summer associates to tailor their summer experience based on personal interests. Candidates are encouraged to include their general practice interest(s) and office location preference(s) in their cover letter, highlighting any particular experience or interest in one of the law firm's industry groups: Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Services & Capital Markets; Food Systems; Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education; Real Estate, Development & Construction; and Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation.

Application Process:
Application review will begin in mid-May and continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Candidates should submit their materials, including a cover letter with specified preferences and interests.