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Cooley LLP

2027 Fall Associate – Business Litigation

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  • Full Time
  • $225,000/year
  • Palo Alto, CA
August 26, 2026 Attorney

Job Description

2783PA
FY_3L OCI/Write-in
Palo Alto
Business Litigation
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Legal
Elizabeth Love

Cooley LLP’s Business Litigation practice group is recruiting 3L law students (JD 2027) to join the entry level class in our New York, Palo Alto, and Washington, DC offices. We are recruiting 2027 JD graduates for this position.  Recruiter submissions will not be accepted. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in litigation and a desire to grow within the field.  This is an excellent opportunity for a law school student graduating next Spring to start their legal career in a dynamic office of a nationally prominent Litigation practice.  Key responsibilities include conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs; reviewing and analyzing case files, evidence, and legal citations; maintaining organized case files; and collaborating with team members to develop litigation strategies.  Qualified candidates should have strong academic credentials and communication skills.  

The expected salary for this position is $225,000. 

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. EOE

Salary
  • $225,000/year


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