Summer Associate - Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Cordell & CordellOur excellent family law attorneys and professionals are the reason Cordell & Cordell has a 91% client satisfaction rating. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best individuals for our growing environment.
We value the talents of our employees and encourage growth and team building. To bridge the talents and innovation of our employees we provide performance-based rewards and incentives that help foster a sense of ownership, trust and respect among our employees.
At Cordell & Cordell, we provide competitive compensation and excellent health care benefits that we believe are essential to attracting and retaining the most qualified people.
Summer Associate
Cordell & Cordell’s summer associate program is designed to give you the experience of practicing family law and domestic litigation. You will work with experienced attorneys and firm partners as they work to get the best outcomes for our clients.
Company Overview
Cordell & Cordell is a national domestic litigation firm specializing in family law. Founded in 1990, we have since grown to over 100 offices across the United States. Cordell & Cordell offers big law firm resources and structure without sacrificing work life balance.
Job Highlight
The Summer Associate will give you the experience of a first-year associate. You will gain exposure to a wide breath of family law matters. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop professional relationships through our networking and social events.
Job Description:
- Drafting and analyzing legal documents.
- Communicating with clients.
- Attending court with experienced family law attorneys.
- Assisting in trial preparation.
- Conducting legal research.
- Working closely with assigned Litigation or Practice Manager to ensure continued quality and growth.
- Meet weekly with a Litigation Partner to develop a base knowledge on how to work on a family law case.
Qualification Requirements:
- Current 2L student at an accredited law school.
- Demonstrated interested in practicing family law upon graduating.
- The ability to relocate is strongly preferred.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Additional Info requested:
- Cover Letter
- Transcript
- Resume
Summer 2025 Office Locations:
- Philadelphia, PA
- St. Louis, MO
- Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
Life, LTD & STD
401k