2027 Summer Associate: Litigation

About the role

Our summer associates provide legal research, writing, discovery and other substantive support for attorneys. They work on a variety of assignments across our litigation department including practices in Complex Disputes, Labor & Employment, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense, Real Estate and Construction, and Privacy and Technology. They also receive substantive feedback and mentoring on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research, writing, discovery and other substantive support for attorneys
• Work on a variety of assignments across our litigation department including practices in Complex Disputes, Labor & Employment, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense, Real Estate and Construction, and Privacy and Technology
• Receive substantive feedback and mentoring on assignments

Requirements

• Second-year law student with a demonstrated interest and/or experience in litigation
• Strong academic credentials (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Superb judgment and communication skills
• Excellent legal writing skills
• A commitment to teamwork and excellent client service

Qualifications

Nixon Peabody is looking for a 2027 summer associate to join our Litigation Department in our Providence office. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, excellent legal writing skills, and a commitment to teamwork and excellent client service.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, excellent legal writing skills, and a commitment to teamwork and excellent client service.

Benefits

We offer various training programs throughout the duration of the program.

Pay

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated salary for this position in Providence is $2,692.00 per week. This salary is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of this posting.

Schedule

Applications for the Summer Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

Company

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.