2027 Summer Associate

Taylor Day, P.A.•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Day is a distinguished litigation firm serving clients all over Florida across a broad spectrum of practice areas, such as business/commercial litigation, construction litigation, auto accident defense, trucking, workers' compensation, and premises liability. Summer Associates will work in our Jacksonville office for 12 weeks alongside attorneys from each practice group across the firm. Summer Associates will have the opportunity to conduct legal research, draft substantive motions and pleadings, attend hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations, and receive mentoring and feedback from numerous board-certified attorneys. The firm also has several social events, client interaction events, community service opportunities planned, so that Summer Associates will get a true feel for what it is like to practice law and be part of the team at Taylor Day. Our firm has been awarded "Best Places To Work in Jacksonville" multiple times over the last five years. Our culture of teamwork, competence, and adherence to the highest ethical standards has earned us reputation as one of the most respected litigation firms in Florida among our clients, colleagues, and the judiciary.

Requirements

Must be a current law student at an ABA accredited college or University
Strong desire to live (and build a career) in Jacksonville
Ability to work in-office for Summer 2027
Interested in civil litigation, particularly representing defendants
Top 50% of class

Nice To Haves

Rising 3L candidates are preferred
Rising 2L will be considered
Top 25% of class
At least one extracurricular such as Law Review, specialized Law Journal, Moot Court, or Mock Trial

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research
Draft substantive motions and pleadings
Attend hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations
Receive mentoring and feedback from numerous board-certified attorneys
Participate in social events, client interaction events, and community service opportunities