2026 Summer Associate
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Job Description
About the company:
Nixon Peabody is a law firm committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, actively seeking talented individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, specifically noting their commitment to Disability and Veteran inclusion. The firm also participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.
Job Description (2026 Summer Associate – Litigation Department, Chicago Office):
Position Title: 2026 Summer Associate
Department: Litigation Department
Location: Chicago Office
Role Type: Hybrid position with four days in-office expectations.
Program Overview: This is a summer associate program aimed at rising second-year law students for the 2026 summer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Summer associates provide substantive support to attorneys through:
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Discovery assistance
• Other substantive legal support
In the Chicago office, summer associates will gain exposure and work on assignments across various litigation practices, including:
• Complex Disputes
• Labor & Employment
• Government Investigations & White Collar Defense
• Real Estate and Construction
• Privacy and Technology
Program Benefits and Support:
• Receipt of substantive feedback on assignments.
• Mentoring opportunities.
• Access to various training programs throughout the duration of the program.
Anticipated Salary:
• The anticipated salary for this position in Chicago is $4,134.00 per week. This is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be:
• Rising second-year law students (for the 2026 summer program).
• Have a demonstrated interest and/or experience in litigation.
• Possess 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 Requirements:
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following:
• A cover letter detailing interest in this specific opportunity with Nixon Peabody and describing how the applicant would contribute to the firm’s dynamic and inclusive culture.
• A resume.
• Law school transcripts.
• A writing sample.
Applicants must create an application and submit these documents through the specified process.
