Legal Associate- 2027 Summer Hire
About The Position
Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization located in Midtown Manhattan, is hiring full-time Legal Associates for its 2027 Summer Legal Associate program. The program runs for ten to eight weeks, depending on the student's schedule, from May 2027 through July 2027. CPG is unable to accommodate split summers. The role is open to rising third-year law students currently enrolled in an accredited law school program and ranked in the top 25% of their 1L/2L class. Legal Associates work with CPG attorneys and gain exposure to a range of legal disciplines, including pensions and health benefits, insurance, private investments and funds contracts, labor and employment, technology, cybersecurity, consulting and other contracts, and compliance. The role involves supporting attorneys through legal research, document review and drafting, and participation in discussions with in-house and outside counsel. Effective performance requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues for relationship building and collaboration. The current work environment is hybrid: employees work in CPG's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and may work remotely Mondays and Fridays. The position pays $30.00 per hour. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts. CPG generally does not sponsor visas; hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a student in an accredited law school program.
- Be a rising third-year law student and rank in the top 25% of the 1L/2L class.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Self-motivated, imaginative, and versatile.
- Computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Prior coursework in insurance law, technology law, employee benefits law, privacy law, and/or contract law.
Responsibilities
- Assist and provide support to attorneys on a variety of legal matters.
- Research laws, regulations, and cases.
- Review and assist in drafting contracts, policies, and other legal documents.
- Participate in discussions with in-house and outside counsel.
- Provide other legal support to the Legal Department as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
