Summer Associate in Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA

Summer Associate in Seattle, WA

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Job Title: 2026 2L Seattle Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2026 2L Seattle Summer Associate at the law firm is designed to offer law students a comprehensive experience of working in a legal environment. Responsibilities include:
- Drafting motions and contracts
- Assisting with pro bono matters
- Preparing for and attending client meetings, depositions, negotiations, and trials
- Receiving legal and skills training from practice and industry groups
- Participating in mentorship programs tailored to individual goals and interests
- Engaging with colleagues through affinity groups and events such as the Summer Associate retreat

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the 2L Summer Associate positions must be law students who demonstrate the following attributes:
- An entrepreneurial approach to work and career
- Excellence in written and oral communication, research, and analysis
- Prioritization of collaboration, effective use of time, and professional responsibility
- Creativity and unique ideas in their work
- A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession
- An intention to practice law in Seattle after graduation

Application requirements include:
- Current resume
- Cover letter indicating the candidate's connection to Seattle
- A legal writing sample that is not heavily edited by a third party (5-10 pages)
- A list of three references, including one who can comment on law schoolwork
- Complete undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy acceptable)

Salary Information:
The weekly salary for the Summer Associate position in Washington is $3,942. Additionally, Summer Associates are eligible to accrue sick leave in accordance with the law firm's Sick & Safe Leave policy. Those working in the Seattle office can receive an ORCA card for unlimited rides on regular bus routes, regional rail, and water taxi at a cost of $25 per month pretax, with the option to add a ferry pass for $50 per month.

The law firm emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through its four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. The firm is dedicated to providing an environment free from unlawful discrimination and offers reasonable accommodations for those who need them during the application or employment process.

Jul 01, 2025
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