Summer Associate in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Summer Associate in Los Angeles, CA

Summer Associate

No

Job Title: 2026 Summer Associate – Labor & Employment

Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 Summer Associate in the Labor & Employment practice area at the law firm will be expected to integrate rapidly into the firm. The primary responsibilities include engaging in substantive work assignments that align with the associate's demonstrated practice interests. The summer associate will have observation opportunities and will partake in training sessions designed to foster future success as a full-time associate at the law firm.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants must be 2L students, which indicates that they are in their second year of law school. Although students from all law schools are welcome to apply, the law firm requires applicants to have a geographic tie to the Los Angeles office, indicating a preference for candidates with connections to the area.

Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit a complete application package that includes the following:
1. A resume.
2. An unofficial copy of the first-year law school transcript. If second-semester grades are not yet available, candidates should submit first-semester grades and provide an updated transcript later.
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the specific practice area and location.

Salary Information:
The compensation for the 2026 Summer Associate position is an annual salary of $225,000.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package to its summer associates, which includes:
- A competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and career growth programs provided by the firm.
- A hybrid work model and family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.
- Additional perks such as employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, backup child and elder care, Milk Stork services, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The law firm is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The firm values and encourages diversity and solicits applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (provided the applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The law firm also participates in E-verify.

Applicants requiring special assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application process should contact the law firm's recruiting team.