Chartwell Law · 4 hours ago
Summer Associate
Ridgeland,MS,US
Full-time
Onsite
New GradChartwell Law is seeking a Summer Associate to support attorneys with various legal tasks. The role involves hands-on litigation experience, including legal research, drafting documents, and assisting with trial preparation.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting correspondence to opposing counsel, clients, and courts
Perform administrative litigation support such as file indexing, organizing evidence, and managing litigation databases
Review and organize case files, exhibits, and document productions
Prepare chronologies, case summaries, and timelines to support litigation strategy
Observe depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings, as opportunities arise
Assist with factual investigations, including reviewing contracts, medical records, and other case materials
Support attorneys in preparing exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders
Compile and analyze discovery responses from opposing parties
Participate in strategy discussions and team meetings to gain exposure to case development
Research court rules, procedural requirements, and jurisdiction-specific filing standards
Help review and summarize expert reports and supporting materials
Assist with legal project management tasks, including tracking deadlines and organizing case documents
Collaborate with attorneys to brainstorm arguments, case themes, and strategic approaches
Conduct cite-checking, reviews, and proofreading of briefs and memoranda
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a 2nd year law student at an accredited law school
Strong legal research and writing skills
Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and citation formats
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Professional demeanor and attention to detail
Company
Chartwell Law
Chartwell Law is nationally ranked as a fast-growing civil litigation firm with more than 300 attorneys across nearly 40 offices coast-to-coast.
Founded in 2002
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela J. Bradford, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Abbey Lacheen
Lawyer, Partner, Managing Partner of NJ office, and Workers' Compensation Coordinator of PA, NJ, NY
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