Summer Associate in Santa Monica, CA

Law Firm

Santa Monica, CA

Summer Associate in Santa Monica, CA

Summer Associate

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title

2026 2L Finance Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities

As a 2026 2L Finance Summer Associate at a leading law firm, the candidate will be a full member of the Summer Associate Program within the Finance Business Unit. The responsibilities include:

- Engaging in substantive work across various practice groups including Banking & Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Restructuring, and Structured Finance.
- Participating in assignments and gaining insights into the practice of law, with opportunities to shadow attorneys and partake in national and local trainings.
- Involvement in workshops designed to enhance legal writing skills and public speaking abilities.
- Engaging in social programming and unique events to foster relationships with fellow Summer Associates and attorneys at the firm, such as participating in activities like sushi making, attending baseball games, and other social outings.
- Working under the guidance of partner sponsors who will supervise work assignments, networking, and career coaching tailored to the finance sector.
- Performance during the summer and academic excellence in the subsequent year may lead to an offer for a first-year associate position within the Finance Business Unit.

Education and Experience Information

- Applicants must be rising 2Ls (class of 2027) pursuing a JD at an ABA-accredited law school.
- 2Ls attending 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.
- The firm seeks entrepreneurial, determined, and engaged students with strong academic credentials.
- Demonstrated interest in the Finance Business Unit through relevant past work experience and/or academic exposure in finance-related fields is required.
- Applicants must submit a resume, transcript (including Spring semester grades when available), and a cover letter articulating interest in both the position and the firm.

Salary Information

The expected gross salary for this position is $4, per week. The firm is committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package, which includes:

- Elective health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Robust mental well-being programs and care benefits for children, family, elders, and pets.
- Short- and long-term disability and industry-leading parental leave benefits.
- Health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
- Compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.
- Potential for an annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance.

The compensation and benefits are subject to modification based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, expertise, and geography.

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance. An arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from employment consideration. For attorney positions, a qualified applicant is one who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, or whose eligibility to practice is subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.