Summer Associate in Costa Mesa, CA

Law Firm

Costa Mesa, CA

Summer Associate in Costa Mesa, CA

Summer Associate

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: 2026 2L Summer Associate - Orange County

Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 2L Summer Associate position at the law firm is part of the firm's Summer Associate Program designed to provide law students with comprehensive exposure to various aspects of the firm's practice. The program includes participation in firmwide summer training sessions with a robust curriculum, allowing interaction with other Summer Associates across the firm. In their local offices, Summer Associates engage in activities such as conferences, practice group sessions, depositions, trials, court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. The firm closely monitors work assignments to ensure that Summer Associates gain experience across multiple projects and work with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be rising 2L students, meaning they will have completed two years of law school prior to the start of the 2026 Summer Program. The position requires candidates to have superior academic records, high levels of initiative and motivation, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and involvement in extracurricular activities with leadership experience.

Required Documents for Application:
- Resume
- JD Transcript
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Writing Sample

Salary Information:
The annualized gross salary for Orange County Summer Associates is expected to be $225,000. This salary will be pro-rated and payable in semi-monthly installments, subject to industry, market, and economic conditions. The position is not benefits-eligible; however, paid holidays are available.

Additional Information:
Applications for the Summer Associate positions will be reviewed and decisions made on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.