Job Description
Summer Associate The candidate should be first-year student. In addition to conducting research, analyzing legal issues, and drafting transactional documents and pleadings, Jones Walker summer associates are encouraged to become actively involved in cases and other aspects related to our clients’ matters. This may include accompanying lawyers to depositions, trials, mediations, closings, and drafting sessions, and working alongside them as they conduct worksite or vessel inspections. By working hand-in-hand with full-time associates and partners, summer associates gain an appreciation of day-to-day life at the firm, are exposed to a variety of practices, and benefit from the knowledge shared by their assigned mentor. Summer associates also get to know our lawyers and professional staff both in and outside the office through special events, community service, social gatherings, and recreational outings.
