2026 Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A national litigation firm is seeking current law students for a 2026 Associate Position. Candidates should be on track to graduate in 2026 from an ABA-accredited law school and have strong academic performance. The base pay ranges from $130,000 to $175,000 annually. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Current law students must be on track to graduate in 2026.
• Eligible to take the bar exam prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance preferred.

Skills

Strong academic performance (top third of class preferred)

Law review, journal, and/or moot court experience

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional growth and client service

Education

Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

2026 Associate Position

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Multiple offices nationwide (please specify top two preferences)

About Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Freeman Mathis & Gary (FMG) is a national litigation firm with more than 450 attorneys across 38 offices in twenty-one states. Our attorneys are trusted counsel to leading businesses, insurers, and governmental entities in high-stakes litigation and risk management.

Position Overview

FMG is seeking current law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school who are on track to graduate in 2026 and eligible to take the bar exam prior to their start date. These positions will begin in September 2026.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance (top third of their class preferred)
• Law review, journal, and/or moot court experience
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to professional growth and client service

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to [e-mail]:

• Cover letter or email identifying top two preferred office locations
• Resume
• Writing sample
• Law school transcript

Applicants will also be asked to complete a brief online SparkHire video interview.

Compensation

Consistent with pay transparency laws in California, Illinois, and Colorado, the annual salary range for this position is approximately $130,000 – $175,000, subject to variation based on geographic market, experience, and qualifications.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug-free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.