Summer Associate
About The Position
The Summer Associate will work full-time, on-site, supporting attorneys with legal research, drafting briefs and motions, preparing pleadings and discovery, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation. This role provides hands on litigation experience, including analyzing deposition transcripts and preparing detailed summaries. Primary Job Duties: Assist in drafting correspondence to opposing counsel, clients, and courts Perform administrative litigation support such as file indexing, organizing evidence, and managing litigation databases Review and organize case files, exhibits, and document productions Prepare chronologies, case summaries, and timelines to support litigation strategy Observe depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings, as opportunities arise Assist with factual investigations, including reviewing contracts, medical records, and other case materials Support attorneys in preparing exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders Compile and analyze discovery responses from opposing parties Participate in strategy discussions and team meetings to gain exposure to case development Research court rules, procedural requirements, and jurisdiction-specific filing standards Help review and summarize expert reports and supporting materials Assist with legal project management tasks, including tracking deadlines and organizing case documents Collaborate with attorneys to brainstorm arguments, case themes, and strategic approaches Conduct cite-checking, reviews, and proofreading of briefs and memoranda
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a 2nd year law student at an accredited law school
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and citation formats
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting correspondence to opposing counsel, clients, and courts
- Perform administrative litigation support such as file indexing, organizing evidence, and managing litigation databases
- Review and organize case files, exhibits, and document productions
- Prepare chronologies, case summaries, and timelines to support litigation strategy
- Observe depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings, as opportunities arise
- Assist with factual investigations, including reviewing contracts, medical records, and other case materials
- Support attorneys in preparing exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders
- Compile and analyze discovery responses from opposing parties
- Participate in strategy discussions and team meetings to gain exposure to case development
- Research court rules, procedural requirements, and jurisdiction-specific filing standards
- Help review and summarize expert reports and supporting materials
- Assist with legal project management tasks, including tracking deadlines and organizing case documents
- Collaborate with attorneys to brainstorm arguments, case themes, and strategic approaches
- Conduct cite-checking, reviews, and proofreading of briefs and memoranda
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
