Summer Associate

Description

Pacifica Law Group is a unique Seattle law firm serving both public and private clients throughout the Pacific Northwest with high-level expertise, intellect, and a commitment to Northwest companies and civic entities. Pacifica attorneys practice in appellate, constitutional, and governmental litigation; school law; real estate; construction; public finance; and public-private partnerships. We are seeking a motivated 1L to join us for a summer to learn about all of our practice areas and work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere.

We seek applicants who are committed to working in the Pacific Northwest after graduation and who are interested in promoting and contributing to our firm’s core values: mutual respect; openness; civility; community engagement and volunteerism; diversity in our firm, the legal profession, and our community at large; and balance in our work and lives. Priority will be placed on identifying applicants who will meaningfully add diverse perspectives and backgrounds—and thus the effectiveness and fairness—of our firm’s culture and the broader legal community. All applicants are invited to include in their cover letters an explanation of how they will contribute to the firm’s core values of our firm and, ultimately, the legal profession. People from historically marginalized backgrounds or underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  

The duration is flexible, not to exceed ten weeks. Because we are a relatively smaller firm, we are unable to commit to an eventual or expected job offer upon graduation. 

For more information about us, please visit: https://www.pacificalawgroup.com/careers/summer-associates 

This position will be paid $2,500 per week. Benefits include an Orca (transit) card and access to the building’s fitness center.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter stating their qualifications for this position, why they are interested in working at Pacifica in particular, and what they hope to accomplish with a career in the law. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a selection process to follow in January 2027. 

Pacifica is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of Pacifica. We value each individual for their skills, experience, and unique perspective. This commitment is embodied in the connections we have with each other, our clients and our community. Pacifica is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state antidiscrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants for employment based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, national origin, caste, political ideology or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.