2027 Summer Associate
D.Law is a reputable, fast-growing litigation law firm specializing in plaintiff-side employment law. We are offering a 10-week structured intensive summer associate training program to prepare future lawyers for the practice of law as plaintiff’s employment attorneys.
About the role
Our summer associates will have a dedicated and experienced litigation attorney to mentor and teach them the ins and outs of the practice of law as a plaintiff-side litigator. The program is designed to provide hands-on experience working alongside experienced attorneys on high-profile actively litigated cases, with opportunities for substantive legal work, mentorship, and professional development.
Area of Practice
D.Law exclusively practices labor and employment law, working on behalf of employees with a focus on wage and hour class / PAGA actions and single-plaintiff FEHA / termination actions.
Location
Pasadena, CA (on-site/in-person)
Schedule
06/01/2027 through 08/07/2027 (Full-Time, 40+ hours a week)
Pay
$45 per hour
Requirements
- Completed second year of law school in a traditional three-year program (or equivalent grade level)
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced attorneys on high-profile actively litigated cases
- Engage in substantive legal work
- Receive mentorship from a dedicated litigation attorney
- Participate in professional development opportunities
Skills
- Confident, energetic, and sharp future attorneys
- Quick-on-their-feet thinkers ready for aggressive and creative litigation
- Fluent in English (spoken & written); Spanish is a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Apple Operating System preferred