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Summer Associate

Fox Rothschild, LLP | Exton, PA, United States

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Posted Date 4/27/2025
Description

Closing Date: 15th May, 2025

Description:

Description:
Fox Rothschild is accepting applications for 2L Summer Associates in the Exton, PA office. Please submit your resume and transcript to be considered. Qualified applicants will have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and an interest in Corporate or Litigation work. Fox Rothschild's Summer Associate Program allows law students the opportunity to gain experience and legal training from Firm attorneys during the summer following their second year of law school.

Essential Functions:
  • Work directly with attorneys on a variety of substantive and challenging work assignments designed to provide exposure to the practical aspects of the legal profession.
  • Conduct thorough research and assist in gathering all the data and information that is relevant to the client or case.
  • Draft memos and motions regarding various areas of law.
  • Draft substantive articles and client alerts to inform clients on legal developments in their industries.
  • Review and analyze court decisions.
  • Observe attorneys in trials, hearings, deposition, and negotiations, arbitrations, client conferences, closings, and other client-related activities.
  • Participate in interactive training through workshops, webinars, presentations, department and practice area meetings, and general professional development programs.
  • Receive mentorship by partners and associates of the Firm.
  • Be receptive to guidance and detailed feedback upon the completion of projects/ assignments.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a 2L full-time or 3L part-time law student at an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2027.
  • Must be able to commute to at least one Fox Rothschild office for the duration of the Summer Associate Program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Critical and legal reasoning skills.
  • Ability to work with detailed information accurately and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Must have good presentation, written and verbal communication as well as the ability to communicate effectively with different groups and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate exceptional organization and time management skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Compensation:
Our summer associate salary is based on our first-year associate salary, which varies by office. Summer associates in our Exton office will be paid $3,461.54/per week.

Disclaimer:
Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, the firm reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability
Salary3,461.54 Month
Title
Summer / Fellow / Clerk
Years of Experience
1-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 7+

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