Summer Associate - Wilmington, NC at Cordell & Cordell

<div class="content-intro"><div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Cordell &amp; Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.</div> <div id="x_appendonsend"></div> <div>&nbsp;</div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Summer Associate – Explore a Future in Family Law with Cordell &amp; Cordell</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Type:</span></strong> <strong>Paid <span data-contrast="auto">Internship</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Experience Level:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 0+ Years&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Cordell &amp; Cordell is seeking highly motivated second-year law students with a genuine interest in a career in family law to join our Summer Associate Program in one of our offices across the United States. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in family law while working alongside seasoned attorneys and firm leaders. Our program is designed to mirror the experience of a first-year associate, providing meaningful legal work, direct mentorship, and professional development opportunities.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Upon completion of the Summer Associate Program, many of our associates are offered part-time law clerk positions during their third year, and full-time positions upon graduation.&nbsp; Our goal is to provide a pathway to a career in family law.&nbsp; (Note that long-term locations may not align to the office for the summer internship.)</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About us:&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Cordell &amp; Cordell is the largest domestic litigation firm in the United States focused on Family Law. With decades of experience, we have built a reputation for providing strategic, client-focused representation. Our attorneys are backed by a strong administrative and marketing support system, cutting-edge technologies powered by our partnership with Lexicon, and a commitment to professional development through Cordell College and other professional learning and development programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft and analyze legal documents in active family law matters.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of trial materials.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Attend court proceedings with experienced attorneys.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in client meetings and gain insight into case strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with a Litigation Partner to develop a foundational understanding of family law practice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Engage in firm-sponsored networking and social events.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Other tasks as needed that help us effectively run our business. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Are Looking For:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Current 2L student (2028 graduate) in good standing at an accredited law school.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in family law.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Law School GPA of 3.0 or higher.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to relocate or reside in the office location assigned&nbsp;for the duration of the program.</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}">Flexibility in destinations upon graduation from law school.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Locations for 2027:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Arizona - Phoenix (Peoria)</li> <li>Colorado - Denver</li> <li>Florida - Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa</li> <li>Georgia - Atlanta</li> <li>Michigan - Ann Arbor</li> <li>Minnesota - Minneapolis (Edina)</li> <li>Missouri - St. Louis</li> <li>North Carolina - Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington</li> <li>Ohio - Columbus</li> <li>Texas - San Antonio, Houston</li> <li>Utah - Midvale</li> <li>Virginia - Falls Church, Richmond, Virginia Beach</li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">All applications must have an attached cover letter, resume, and most current law school transcript to be considered for our summer associate program.</span></em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><ul> <li>This role is not eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and bonuses.</li> <li>This role is not eligible for our full time benefits package.</li> </ul></div><div class="title">Hourly Pay Rate:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$35</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$35 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong><em>Cordell &amp; Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:</em></strong><br><em>We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:</em></div> <div> <ul> <li><em>Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA</em></li> <li><em>Dental, Vision, Life and AD&amp;D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance</em></li> <li><em>401(k) Savings with Employer Matching</em></li> <li><em>Paid time off</em></li> <li><em>Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!</em></li> </ul> </div> <div><em>For more information: <a href="https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/benefits/" target="_blank">https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/benefits/</a></em></div></div>