What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Associate - Philadelphia Office - 2026 position at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC?
Eckert Seamans is a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. Our firm has more than 300 lawyers across a network of over 10 offices. The program is an opportunity for law students to gain extensive practical and substantive training and gain exposure to the day-to-day experience of an attorney at Eckert Seamans. Summer associates will have the opportunity to work directly with Eckert Seamans attorneys on current and ongoing sophisticated legal matters with various practice groups, including commercial litigation, mass tort and products liability litigation, financial services litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, construction law, environmental law, and corporate and business law, among others. Throughout the program, summer associates will be part of teams dedicated to client service, excellence, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Each summer associate will be provided a mentor, who will help with the transition from student to attorney. As part of the program, summer associates will participate in an orientation, training program and various social events with the goal of integrating summer associates into the firm’s collegial culture.
Before applying directly, please consult your institution about OCI opportunities. Candidates must submit the following along with their resume upload. Applications lacking the required information will not be reviewed.
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Each summer associate will be provided a mentor, who will help with the transition from student to attorney. As part of the program, summer associates will participate in an orientation, training program and various social events with the goal of integrating summer associates into the firm’s collegial culture.
Before applying directly, please consult your institution about OCI opportunities. Candidates must submit the following along with their resume upload. Applications lacking the required information will not be reviewed.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Most recent law school transcripts
- Writing Sample
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
