Kaplan Law Firm

How to Apply:

You must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, diversity statement (prompt included below), and law school transcript to kaplanlawrecruitment@gmail.com. Applications solely submitted through LinkedIn will NOT be considered.

Who We Are:

Kaplan Law Firm is a nationally recognized employment and civil rights law firm that represents employees and individuals. Our mission is to combat injustice and fraud in the workplace and champion civil rights. We have a vision to expand access to justice for workers and individuals wherever we can. We pursue just results for our clients, guiding them with empathy, and acting with integrity. Our firm embraces innovation, from our unique approach to client engagement to our remote workplace policy.

Who We Are Seeking:

We are taking applications for a 2027 Summer Associate. As a Summer Associate of Kaplan Law Firm, you will explore and experience our firm, culture, and the broad array of clients we serve. The summer clerkship is typically an eight-week commitment and provides exposure to our client intake process, pre-litigation docket, and litigation docket. The Summer Associate will receive quality training and experience in client-driven work. At Kaplan Law Firm, we strive to be highly knowledgeable in what we do, and we are seeking a Summer Associate who strives for the same and shares our commitment to social justice.

Responsibilities:

Kaplan Law Firm’s Summer Associate will be tasked with supporting a number of functions, including but not limited to:

• Assessing potential new clients
• Drafting demand letters
• Conducting legal research
• Writing briefs
• Interfacing with administrative agencies
• Assisting with focus group administration
• Reviewing discovery productions
• Finding and interviewing potential witnesses

Outstanding Candidates Possess the Following Qualities:

• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with teammates
• A bias toward action
• A demonstrated interest in civil rights, employment law, and/or social justice issues

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work on real employment law and civil rights cases and projects, allowing the Summer Associate to apply legal theory to practical situations.
• Development of legal skills, including legal research, writing, client communication, and case analysis.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment that reflects the firm's values and encourages collaboration among attorneys and Summer Associates.
• The freedom and flexibility of fully remote work.

Application Requirements:

• Completion of your second year of law school by the start of the summer.
• Submission of a cover letter, resume, writing sample, diversity statement (prompt included below), and law school transcript. The writing sample need not be more than 3 pages long.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity and inclusion are key to Kaplan Law Firm’s success. Our firm affirmatively values and seeks diversity in its staff. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team members are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Kaplan Law Firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, family status, or veteran status. Members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

All candidates who apply must submit a diversity statement, no more than 500 words in length. The diversity statement prompt is as follows: Provide a narrative of your engagement with diversity, equity and inclusion including work, academic, or lived experiences, whether before or during law school.

Job Type: Full-time; Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, extending through Summer 2027.

Work Location: Remote

Pay: $30/hour