2026 1L Summer Associate (Dual Summer) – Palo Alto jobs in United States
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Perkins Coie · 2 weeks ago

2026 1L Summer Associate (Dual Summer) – Palo Alto

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$18,750/mo - $18,750/mo

Perkins Coie is an international law firm seeking first-year law students for their Summer Associate Program for 2026 and 2027. The program offers substantive legal work and opportunities for mentorship and professional development, leading to potential full-time associate positions after graduation.

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Responsibilities

Receive meaningful, substantive work—research, drafting, analysis, and client-facing projects—alongside skilled attorneys and mentors
Attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings
Work on pro bono matters, participate in professional development activities, and attend social events

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsClient engagementPatent Bar eligibilityAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

First-year law students in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school
Resume
Undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and unofficial law school transcript
Writing sample (maximum 10 pages)
Cover letter describing areas of interest and geographic preferences
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Candidates with technical degrees in the life sciences may also be considered

Benefits

Paid holidays

Company

Perkins Coie

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Perkins Coie is a law firm that specializes on corporate law, litigation, and real estate law.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.perkinscoie.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2025-11-17Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Delafield
CFO
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Roger Wilkes
COO
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