2027 1L & 2028 2L Summer Associate – Employment & Labor

Epstein Becker Green

. Contribute to Epstein Becker Green’s Employment & Labor Workforce Management practice .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $3,846 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and writing skills while contributing to Employment & Labor Workforce Management projects. Engages in client development and pro bono initiatives, showcasing a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the legal community.

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Employment LawLabor LawWorkforce ManagementExcellent Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Industry Keywords

ABA-Accredited Law SchoolPro Bono ProjectsClient DevelopmentLegal Community EngagementHealth Care & Life SciencesLitigationBusiness Disputes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to Epstein Becker Green’s Employment & Labor Workforce Management practice
Gain professional and real-life experience through project assignments with EBG lawyers and clients
Work on a broad range of projects otherwise performed by junior associates
Participate in client projects, including client calls and meetings
Participate in pro bono projects, including attending a pro bono intake clinic
Contribute to client development projects, including coauthoring articles and client alerts and assisting with presentations
Receive training in Employment, Labor & Workforce Management, Health Care & Life Sciences, and Litigation and Business Disputes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be in good standing in the first year (or second year of law school for a four-year program) at an ABA-accredited law school
Demonstrated interest in Employment & Labor Workforce Management law through education and/or experience
Should be in the top 1/3 of law school classes, if rankings are available
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, life experiences demonstrating the ability to overcome or help others overcome challenges to pursuing a legal career, or potential for positive impact on the legal community’s ability to address such issues
Class of 2029 JD
Cover letter or personal statement, maximum two pages
Resume
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as relevant, and law school transcript when available

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 bonus upon successfully completing the 1L summer with the Firm for students accepting a dual 1L/2L summer offer
Mentorship and training
Clear paths to expand skills and responsibilities
Access to client calls and client meetings
Pro bono project opportunities
Client development project opportunities, including coauthoring articles and client alerts and assisting with presentations
Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Equal opportunity employer