2027 Summer Associate Pittsburgh Office

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT OUR FIRMTucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2024 rankings. With 85+ attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Beaver, Harrisburg, New York City, Cleveland, Charleston, and the San Francisco Bay area, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. To learn more about us, please visit our website at JOB DESCRIPTIONWe take great pride in developing new attorney talent through the Summer Associate Program. We evaluate applicants from several local schools and select up to two candidates per program year. The Summer Associate will work closely with a mentor in each practice area throughout their twelve-week rotation. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below:Will be provided real work experience to see firsthand how the Firm supports new associates as they find the practice groups that interest them.Will be provided insight into the Firm's Marketing initiatives to see what attorney development opportunities are available to market their practice once they are established.Will take part in practice group meetings during their rotations.Will participate in Firm social events including the Mentorship Committee to gain an understanding of the support provided to full time Associates.Successful associates will be made an offer of employment to begin following their graduation and passing the bar examination.Employment offers include a stipend to provide financial support while the incumbent is studying for the bar examination. Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSPursuing a degree from an accredited law school Excellent communication skillsSolid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messagingAbility to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environmentStrong organizational, time management, and project management mindsetCommitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamworkA strong drive to provide proactive, client-focused legal services BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONSAdditional clerkship or other legal internship experiencesActive Notary license APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CONSIDERATIONCover LetterResumeWriting SampleTranscripts LEARN MORE ABOUT ATTORNEY LIFEAssociate Life TestimonialsAssociate Life - Tucker Arensberg, P.C. (tuckerlaw.com)Former Summer Associate TestimonialsSummer Associate Program - Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.