Business Litigation 2027 Fall Associate

Cooley LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for dependents

Firm-paid life insurance

LTD

Short term medical benefits

Vacation time 4 weeks per year

Sick time 2 weeks per year

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Cooley LLP's Business Litigation practice seeks a 3L law student (JD 2027) to join the entry-level class in New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC. The role provides exposure to high-stakes litigation and hands-on training in research, drafting, and case management.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication, and a commitment to developing litigation skills under experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• 3L law students (JD 2027) to join the entry-level class in Business Litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Review and analyze case files, evidence, and legal citations.
• Maintain organized case files and collaborate with team to develop litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

JD candidate (class of 2027)

Job description

Overview

• The role is for 3L law students (JD 2027) to join the entry-level class within the Business Litigation practice group.
• Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents such as 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.

Posting details

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.

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.

• 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
• firm-paid life insurance
• AD&D
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
• sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• generous parental leave
• fertility benefits

EOE