Perkins Coie LLP

2027 2L Summer Associate - Los Angeles

Perkins Coie LLP$225K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled as a 2L law student with a strong academic record
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with clients and understand legal needs
  • Adaptability to work across diverse practice areas including corporate, finance, and transactional work
  • Effective collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Innate curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow in the legal field

Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with clients in meaningful legal work
  • Participate actively in high-profile legal transactions
  • Collaborate with US and global teams across various practice areas
  • Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to complex legal challenges
  • Gain hands-on experience reflecting the role of a junior associate

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with direct client engagement
  • Exposure to diverse practice areas and international teams
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill building
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
  • Realistic insights into junior associate life
Full Job Description
Role/Program Overview

If you are a rising 2L law student with a passion for excellence and a desire to work in a dynamic, international environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our 2027 Summer Associate Program and take the first step towards a rewarding legal career with Ashurst Perkins Coie UK LLP.

What We Offer:

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage directly with clients and participate in high-profile transactions.
  • Diverse Practice Areas: Gain exposure to multiple practice areas, working alongside both US and global teams. Our key US practice areas are Projects, Tax, Global Loans, Derivatives and Structured Products.
  • Professional Development: Build your legal skills and gain valuable insights into client needs.
  • Team Environment: Collaborate with innovative and creative thinkers in a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.
  • Realistic Associate Experience: Experience a realistic picture of life as a junior associate, preparing you for a successful legal career.


Who We Are Looking For:

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Candidates who are motivated to develop their legal skills and understand client needs.
  • Innovators and Creative Thinkers: We value those who bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
  • Team Players: Individuals who thrive on challenges and value teamwork.
  • Eager Learners: Enthusiastic candidates who are interested and eager to learn and grow with our US corporate, finance, and transactional practice areas


Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Ashurst Perkins Coie UK LLP will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is not benefits-eligible; however, paid holidays are available. In California, the monthly compensation for this role is $18,750 per month.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records who reside in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, or San Francisco County will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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About Perkins Coie LLP

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents clients across a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from startups to FORTUNE 50 corporations. The firm provides a full array of corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services. With more than 1,100 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie is consistently recognized as one of the leading law firms in the United States. The firm has been named to the FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For® list for 18 consecutive years.
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