Summer Legal Associate - Pensions & Contracts (Hybrid)

Church Pension Group Services Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

CPT internship program

Professional development

Job summary

Church Pension Group (CPG) in Midtown Manhattan invites rising 3Ls to join as Legal Associate- Summer Hire. The program runs May 2027 through July 2027 for 8–10 weeks and is open to students in accredited law schools who are in the top 25% of their 1L/2L class.

Professionals will gain exposure to pensions, health benefits, and various contracts while working with CPG attorneys. Hybrid office schedule applies, with on-site Tue–Thu and remote Mon/Fri, at a $30.00 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Currently a student at an accredited law school; top 25% of 1L/2L class.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Prior coursework in insurance, technology, employee benefits, privacy, or contract law preferred.
• Eligible for CPT and able to commit to the summer program.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys on a variety of legal matters.
• Research laws, regulations and cases.
• Review and draft contracts, policies and other legal documents.
• Participate in discussions with in-house and outside counsel.
• Provide other legal support as needed.
• In-person collaboration is regularly required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Legal research

Legal writing

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Church Pension Group (CPG) in Midtown Manhattan invites rising 3Ls to join as Legal Associate- Summer Hire. The program runs May 2027 through July 2027 for 8–10 weeks and is open to students in accredited law schools who are in the top 25% of their 1L/2L class.

Professionals will gain exposure to pensions, health benefits, and various contracts while working with CPG attorneys. Hybrid office schedule applies, with on-site Tue–Thu and remote Mon/Fri, at a $30.00 hourly rate.