Summer Associate
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Job Description
About Company
Nixon Peabody is a law firm committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including diverse racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. They actively encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, specifically recognizing Disability and Veteran status. The firm complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, considering qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. Additionally, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees, as required by Federal law.
Job Description
Job Title: Summer Associate
Location: San Francisco office
Department: Litigation Department
Target Hiring: 2026 Summer Associate (for rising second-year law students)
Job Responsibilities:
Summer Associates provide substantive support to attorneys through:
• Legal research
• Writing
• Discovery
• Other substantive tasks
In the San Francisco office, Summer Associates will gain exposure to a variety of assignments across the litigation department, including practices in:
• Complex Disputes
• Labor & Employment
• Government Investigations & White Collar Defense
• Real Estate and Construction
• Privacy and Technology
Program Benefits & Support:
• Receiving substantive feedback and mentoring on assignments.
• Access to various training programs throughout the duration of the program.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary for this position in San Francisco is $4,134.00 per week. This is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of posting, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
Work Arrangement:
This is a hybrid position with an expectation of four days in the office.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be:
• Rising second-year law students.
• Possess a demonstrated interest and/or experience in litigation.
• Have strong academic credentials (3.0 GPA or higher).
• Exhibit superb judgment and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent legal writing skills.
• Show a commitment to teamwork and excellent client service.
Application Process:
Applications for the Summer Program are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents:
• A cover letter detailing interest in this specific opportunity with Nixon Peabody and describing how the candidate would contribute to the firm’s dynamic and inclusive culture.
• Resume
• Law school transcripts
• A writing sample
