
D.Law is a reputable, fast-growing litigation law firm specializing in plaintiff-side employment law. We are offering a 10-week structured intensive summer associate training program to prepare future lawyers for the practice of law as plaintiff’s employment attorneys. Our summer associates will have a dedicated and experienced litigation attorney to mentor and teach them the ins andouts of the practice of law as a plaintiff-side litigator.
Area of Practice: D.Law exclusively practices labor and employment law, working on behalf of employees with a focus on wage and hour class / PAGA actions and single-plaintiff FEHA / termination actions.
Title: Summer Associate
Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site/in-person)
Program Dates/Hours: 5/26/2026 through 7/31/2026 (Full-Time, 40+ hours a week)
Pay Rate: $45 per hour
Minimum Requirements: Completed second year of law school in a traditional three-year program (or equivalent grade level).
Duties and Responsibilities: Summer associates will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced attorneys on high-profile actively litigated cases. They will engage in substantive legal work, receive mentorship, and participate in professional development opportunities to jumpstart their legal career.
General Skills Required: The ideal candidates will be confident, energetic, and sharp future attorneys who are quick-on-their-feet thinkers and are ready to be aggressive and creative future litigators for adversarial, fast-paced litigation.
Computer Skills Preferred:
• Microsoft Outlook / Word / Excel
• Adobe Acrobat / Apple Operating System
Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.
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IMPORTANT: Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered: (1) resume, (2) law school transcript, (3) one-page cover letter, and (4) a maximum five-page writing sample.