Summer Associate in Portland, OR

Law Firm

Portland, OR

Summer Associate in Portland, OR

Summer Associate

No

Job Title

2026 2L Portland Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities

The summer program is crafted to immerse associates in the practice of law and the culture at the law firm. The program includes:

- Robust training and development opportunities
- Engaging work assignments across core practice groups: Corporate, Environmental, Energy, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Real Estate, and Technology & Intellectual Property
- Pro bono opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Relationship building and community engagement
- Participation in social and networking events

As a summer associate, responsibilities include:

- Drafting transactional documents
- Researching and writing legal research memos
- Drafting significant portions of briefs
- Framing discovery requests
- Learning the mechanics of closing deals
- Participating in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials
- Participating in training and professional development programs

Education and Experience Information

The law firm seeks applications from students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and interests. Relevant experience may include:

- Professional experience prior to law school
- Community engagement
- Participation in law school organizations, law review, or moot court

Criteria considered when selecting summer associates include:

- Interest in one or more of the firm’s core practice areas
- Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance
- A commitment to client service and team success
- A record of academic achievement
- Excellent legal analysis and writing skills
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Community involvement
- An intent to practice law after law school graduation where hired as a summer associate

Salary Information

Summer associates receive the weekly equivalent of an entry-level associate salary in their office location. The weekly salary in the Portland office is $3,462.