Summer Associate - Pittsburgh, PA

Cordell & Cordell•Pittsburgh, PA

21h

About The Position

Cordell & Cordell is seeking highly motivated second-year law students with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in family law to participate in its paid Summer Associate Program. The program is designed to mirror the experience of a first-year associate and offers practical legal work, direct mentorship, and professional development while working with experienced attorneys and firm leaders. The position is based in an assigned office for the program; participants must be able to relocate or reside there for its duration. Long-term employment locations may differ from the summer office. After the program, many associates are offered part-time law clerk positions during their third year of law school and full-time positions after graduation. The role is not eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and bonuses, or for the firm’s full-time benefits package.

Requirements

Be a current second-year law student (2028 graduate) in good standing at an accredited law school.
Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in family law.
Have a law school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Be able to relocate or reside in the assigned office location for the duration of the program.
Be flexible about destination locations upon graduation from law school.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attach a cover letter, resume, and most current law school transcript to the application.

Responsibilities

Draft and analyze legal documents in active family law matters.
Conduct legal research and assist with preparing trial materials.
Attend court proceedings with experienced attorneys.
Participate in client meetings and gain insight into case strategy.
Work closely with a Litigation Partner to develop a foundational understanding of family law practice.
Participate in firm-sponsored networking and social events.
Perform other tasks as needed to help the firm effectively run its business.