A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
2027 2L Summer Associate Ogletree Deakins - 3.3 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Law Employment law Legal discovery Research Witness interviewing Legal motion preparation Alternative dispute resolution Court document preparation Leadership Communication skills Entry level Time management
Full Job Description Position Summary:
Ogletree Deakins has an opportunity for a 2L (class of 2028) to join us in the Philadelphia office for a 10-week Summer Associate position. The student will gain substantial experience at one of the largest labor and employment firms, representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Summer Associates at Ogletree receive mentorship from attorneys across the firm, along with meaningful work experiences and relationship-building. They will also collaborate with other Summer Associates across the firm on work projects and attend office and firm-wide social events. Each Summer Associate is assigned a Supervising Shareholder and Associate Mentor in their respective offices and one-on-one support and coaching from the Attorney Development, Recruiting, and Retention departments. These departments also present a series of live training at the beginning of the summer in a robust program called JD to OD. Presented by firm experts, JD to OD equips Summer Associates with foundational skills and knowledge. Topics include firm resources and technology, communication best practices, memo drafting, and time entry. By the end of JD to OD, Summer Associates are prepared to excel at OD, immediately contribute to their local offices, and shape their future legal careers.
Essential Functions:
Research projects. Drafting written discovery requests and responses, motions, legal correspondence, and preparing legal updates. Observation and participation in strategic planning for depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Participation in witness interviews and client meetings. Wide variety of other assignments.
Requirements:
Participation in extracurricular activities highlighting leadership skills, commitment, and time management. Upper 33% of class standing or minimum 3.2 GPA. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well with others and independently. Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset. Interest in pursuing a career in management-side labor and employment law upon graduation from law school. Undergraduate Degree that demonstrates academic excellence and critical thinking ability.
Benefits:
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information:
If you have questions, please e-mail Katherine Manus at with "2027 Summer Associate - Philadelphia" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview:
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation - Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.
