2028 Summer Associate Program - Labor & Employment - Century City

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Los Angeles, CAHybridFull time
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$225K
a year
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Work style
Hybrid
Job type
Full time
Posted
Nov 1
1 day ago
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Law Practice · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

High stakes. High volume. High impact. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities―no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations―and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce.

*Our London office operates as Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP, an affiliate of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an Australian multidisciplinary partnership affiliated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. For more information please visit www.seyfarth.com.

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What you'll do

  • Summer associates will work on actual client cases, attend client meetings, and shadow attorneys on various deals and cases.
  • They will also participate in a specialized curriculum designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical legal experience.

What you need

  • Candidates must have completed one year of law school by spring 2027 and expect a JD in May 2029.
  • Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and a clear interest in Labor & Employment law.
  • Education: a postgraduate degree

Key skills

Legal researchLegal writingClient serviceCommunicationFinanceEthicsCollaborationTeamworkLabor lawEmployment lawLitigation supportDocument review

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Why Seyfarth At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you’re looking for the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for 2Ls to join our 2028 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in our Labor & Employment department in our Los Angeles - Century City office. Our Summer Program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities. Summer Associates work closely with Seyfarth partners, who are committed to their professional development. A team of partner and associate mentors provides individualized feedback and coaching. Our program is unique in that Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer. This structure allows for deeper knowledge, insights, and experiences in a particular practice area, better preparing associates for their first year as attorneys and beyond. Despite this focus, Summer Associates will have numerous opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across departments both office-wide and firm-wide. Please submit your resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), and a writing sample. The Day-To-Day As a Summer Associate, you will work alongside our attorneys on real client matters. A specialized curriculum tailored to your specific department will bridge the gap between academic learning and practical experience. Summer Associates will: Work on actual client cases and projects Attend client meetings Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning You Have Completed one year of law school by the spring of 2027 and expecting a JD in May 2029 Demonstrated academic achievement An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork A clear interest in Labor & Employment, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience What We Provide Our Summer Associates gain hands-on experience that builds upon their law school education through: A specialized training curriculum, including substantive legal seminars Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance taught by leading practitioners Practical learning opportunities, such as attending depositions, court appearances, closings, and client meetings Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects More About Seyfarth With more than 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/. Compensation for this position is based on an annualized salary of $225,000. Location Specific Language This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP

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