What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026, 2L Summer Associate, Seattle position at Clyde & Co?
Looking for a summer that will launch your litigation career? At Clyde & Co’s Seattle office, you will do more than observe. You will actively contribute to civil litigation matters across a range of practice areas, gaining exposure to how cases are handled from early strategy through resolution.
As a Summer Associate in our Seattle office, you will gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of civil litigation and insurance matters. Our team handles insurance coverage and bad faith claims, general and auto liability, municipal and construction litigation, employment liability, product liability, and professional liability matters. You may also have opportunities to support attorneys with trial preparation or appellate research, depending on case needs, providing insight into how cases progress at more advanced stages.
With more than three decades of collective experience, our Seattle attorneys bring deep experience across all phases of litigation, including dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. This breadth of practice strengthens the firm’s litigation capabilities nationally and offers Summer Associates exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes matters without being siloed into a single type of work.
In addition to insurance coverage matters, you will observe how our team represents clients in product liability, construction, and other complex civil disputes. You will take part in meaningful, hands-on assignments, including legal research, drafting, and participation in team discussions, that build practical skills and a strong foundation for a litigation career.
The Seattle office is known for its supportive and collaborative environment, where Summer Associates are trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to learn through hands-on experience across a variety of matters.
If you are interested in civil litigation with broad exposure to coverage, liability, and dispute resolution work, the Seattle office offers an engaging opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a future litigator.
What To Expect As a Summer Associate
Ideal candidates are those interested in litigation and eager to begin their career at Clyde & Co in Seattle, in addition to meeting the following requirements:
We recognize creating a positive culture is vital to the success of our business. It is crucial our people feel happy, respected, and able to be their whole selves at work. Having a workforce that brings a variety of backgrounds and experiences will help us harness the power of different perspectives to better innovate, problem solve, and drive change.
Application Process
A Complete Application Includes
Compensation: $2,404/week
The Firm
Clyde & Co has grown to become a leading global law firm in our core sectors. With a headcount of over 5,000 staff operating from over 70 offices and associated offices across six continents, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of global trade and commerce.
From developed to emerging markets, we aim to support our clients by putting the power of our globally integrated firm at their disposal with a range of seamless and efficient services and the very best, commercially minded, legal advice.
This, together with our sector expertise and regional understanding, allows us to help clients identify and manage risk and liability, navigate challenges, harness commercial potential and achieve sustained growth in today's complex and volatile business environment.
We are committed to being a responsible business which means taking responsibility for the impact we have on the environment and seeking to reduce it as much and as quickly as possible. It means taking responsibility for giving back and being a positive contributor to the communities in which we operate. And it means taking responsibility for fostering a truly diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of them, the firm and our clients.
Our Values
Our Values Are The Principles That Guide The Decisions We Make, Unite Us In Our Endeavors And Strengthen Our Delivery, For Our Clients And Our Firm. We
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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
As a Summer Associate in our Seattle office, you will gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of civil litigation and insurance matters. Our team handles insurance coverage and bad faith claims, general and auto liability, municipal and construction litigation, employment liability, product liability, and professional liability matters. You may also have opportunities to support attorneys with trial preparation or appellate research, depending on case needs, providing insight into how cases progress at more advanced stages.
With more than three decades of collective experience, our Seattle attorneys bring deep experience across all phases of litigation, including dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. This breadth of practice strengthens the firm’s litigation capabilities nationally and offers Summer Associates exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes matters without being siloed into a single type of work.
In addition to insurance coverage matters, you will observe how our team represents clients in product liability, construction, and other complex civil disputes. You will take part in meaningful, hands-on assignments, including legal research, drafting, and participation in team discussions, that build practical skills and a strong foundation for a litigation career.
The Seattle office is known for its supportive and collaborative environment, where Summer Associates are trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to learn through hands-on experience across a variety of matters.
If you are interested in civil litigation with broad exposure to coverage, liability, and dispute resolution work, the Seattle office offers an engaging opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a future litigator.
What To Expect As a Summer Associate
- Work on meaningful projects involving legal research, drafting, and analysis for real client matters.
- Join attorneys at depositions and other legal observational opportunities and take part in professional networking events.
- Build your skills through our legal training curriculum, which covers research, writing, negotiations, and practice-specific topics.
- Receive personalized mentorship and feedback, including a structured mid-summer check-in to support your growth.
- Connect with peers and professionals through social and networking opportunities designed to help you build lasting relationships.
Ideal candidates are those interested in litigation and eager to begin their career at Clyde & Co in Seattle, in addition to meeting the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a J.D. program with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
- Proven academic and professional record
- Participation in law journal, moot court, leadership roles, or other extracurricular activities is advantageous
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills for working effectively with clients and colleagues
- An inclusive mindset and openness to diverse perspectives
- Ability to commit to a minimum of nine weeks with the firm as a summer associate
We recognize creating a positive culture is vital to the success of our business. It is crucial our people feel happy, respected, and able to be their whole selves at work. Having a workforce that brings a variety of backgrounds and experiences will help us harness the power of different perspectives to better innovate, problem solve, and drive change.
Application Process
A Complete Application Includes
- Resume
- Cover letter (Tell us why Clyde & Co interests you, what excites you about our work, and how your experiences have prepared you for this opportunity)
- Law school transcript
- Legal writing sample
- Interviews are expected to begin as soon as possible
Compensation: $2,404/week
The Firm
Clyde & Co has grown to become a leading global law firm in our core sectors. With a headcount of over 5,000 staff operating from over 70 offices and associated offices across six continents, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of global trade and commerce.
From developed to emerging markets, we aim to support our clients by putting the power of our globally integrated firm at their disposal with a range of seamless and efficient services and the very best, commercially minded, legal advice.
This, together with our sector expertise and regional understanding, allows us to help clients identify and manage risk and liability, navigate challenges, harness commercial potential and achieve sustained growth in today's complex and volatile business environment.
We are committed to being a responsible business which means taking responsibility for the impact we have on the environment and seeking to reduce it as much and as quickly as possible. It means taking responsibility for giving back and being a positive contributor to the communities in which we operate. And it means taking responsibility for fostering a truly diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of them, the firm and our clients.
Our Values
Our Values Are The Principles That Guide The Decisions We Make, Unite Us In Our Endeavors And Strengthen Our Delivery, For Our Clients And Our Firm. We
- Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
- Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
- Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
- Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
Salary : $2,404