2026 Summer Associate
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Job Description
About company
Nixon Peabody LLP is a law firm committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including diverse racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, gender, and personal backgrounds. They encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, specifically for Disability / Veteran. They comply with Federal and State laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, which means they will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify, an electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm identity and employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.
Job description, detailed
This job posting is for a 2026 Summer Associate position within the Litigation Department at Nixon Peabody’s Los Angeles office.
Key Responsibilities & Opportunities:
• Provide legal research, writing, discovery, and other substantive support for attorneys.
• Work on a variety of assignments across the litigation department, including practices such as:
• Complex Disputes
• Labor & Employment
• Government Investigations & White Collar Defense
• Real Estate and Construction
• Privacy and Technology
• Receive substantive feedback and mentoring on assignments.
• Participate in various training programs throughout the duration of the summer program.
Compensation:
• The anticipated salary for this position in Los Angeles is $4,134.00 per week. This is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of posting and is in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
Application Process:
• Applications for the Summer Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Qualifications:
• Rising second-year law students.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in litigation.
• Strong academic credentials (a 3.0 GPA or higher is required).
• Superb judgment and communication skills.
• Excellent legal writing skills.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and excellent client service.
Work Arrangement:
• This is a hybrid position with expectations for four days in the office.
Additional Notes:
• Principals Only are requested to apply.
