Summer Associate

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

Jackson Lewis is seeking Summer Associates.  The goal of our Associate program is to acquaint our Associates with the Firm and its practice and to provide “real law experience” that will prove beneficial to their future professional careers.  Summer Associates will be exposed to a broad range of practice areas and professional experiences – all in Employment Law.

The responsibilities of the Associate will include:

Responsibilities:

• Summer Associates will become familiar with the laws related to employment law
• Assist with research, case analysis and drafting letters
• Research memoranda and drafts/proposals for new legislation.

Requirements:

• Strong academic performance
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in Employment Law
• Must be starting second or third year of law school

First and second-year law students who have eight (8) consecutive weeks to commit in the summer of 2025 are eligible to apply.

Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.​​​​​