Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the summer clerk program, which serves as an extended interview and training process.
- Engage with multiple attorneys across various practice areas and office locations.
- Work under the guidance of a Summer Clerk Program Coordinator and an individual mentor for additional support.
- Rotate through all offices and practice areas to gain comprehensive exposure.
- Receive constructive and substantive feedback on work, including a formal mid-summer review and final evaluation.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and/or pleadings for assigning attorneys or clients.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for and observing mediations, hearings, or trials.
- Observe attorneys during client meetings.
- Draft client alerts concerning new laws.
- Create checklists or forms for various departments such as probate or employment groups.
Education and Experience Information:
- Open to 2L students only.
Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.
The law firm is seeking candidates for its 2026 Summer Law Clerk positions, specifically targeting second-year law students. The summer clerk program is designed to facilitate an in-depth interview and training process, allowing both the firm and the law clerk to evaluate the mutual fit. This program is integral to the law firm's recruitment strategy, providing a pathway for potential future hires. Each summer, the firm aims to hire between one to four clerks, contingent on the firm's needs and the quality of applicants.
Law clerks will have the opportunity to interact with a broad range of attorneys and work across various practice areas, gaining experience in all the firm's office locations. The program includes structured feedback, with both a mid-summer review and a final evaluation, to help law clerks develop their skills. Clerks will engage in various tasks, including legal research, drafting legal documents, assisting in trial preparations, and observing legal proceedings and client interactions. Additionally, clerks will contribute to drafting client alerts on new laws and creating departmental checklists or forms.
Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample to apply for this position.
