Summer Associate – Family Law

Job overview

The Summer Associate – Family Law role is an onsite, part-time paid internship in Chesterfield, MO; compensation is $35 per hour. Cordell & Cordell focuses on family law and helping families navigate pivotal times. The program gives second-year law students practical family-law experience modeled on a first-year associate role, with legal work, mentorship, and professional development. Associates draft and analyze documents, research legal issues, prepare trial materials, attend court proceedings, and participate in client meetings alongside attorneys.

What you'll do

• Draft and analyze legal documents
• conduct legal research and assist with trial materials
• attend court proceedings
• participate in client meetings
• work with a Litigation Partner
• take part in firm-sponsored networking and social events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

summer associate

family law

paid internship

part-time

chesterfield mo

cordell & cordell

legal research

trial materials

court proceedings

client meetings

second-year law student

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and health care benefits are described
• the internship is not eligible for the full-time benefits package.

Why this role

Paid internship for current second-year law students, with direct mentorship and a potential pathway to part-time law clerk work and full-time employment after graduation.

About the employer

Cordell & Cordell is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.