Summer Associate
Company: Chartwell Law
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Summer
Associate will work full-time, on-site, supporting attorneys with
legal research, drafting briefs and motions, preparing pleadings
and discovery, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation.
This role provides hands on litigation experience, including
analyzing deposition transcripts and preparing detailed summaries.
Primary Job Duties: Assist in drafting correspondence to opposing
counsel, clients, and courts Perform administrative litigation
support such as file indexing, organizing evidence, and managing
litigation databases Review and organize case files, exhibits, and
document productions Prepare chronologies, case summaries, and
timelines to support litigation strategy Observe depositions,
hearings, mediations, and client meetings, as opportunities arise
Assist with factual investigations, including reviewing contracts,
medical records, and other case materials Support attorneys in
preparing exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders Compile
and analyze discovery responses from opposing parties Participate
in strategy discussions and team meetings to gain exposure to case
development Research court rules, procedural requirements, and
jurisdiction-specific filing standards Help review and summarize
expert reports and supporting materials Assist with legal project
management tasks, including tracking deadlines and organizing case
documents Collaborate with attorneys to brainstorm arguments, case
themes, and strategic approaches Conduct cite-checking, reviews,
and proofreading of briefs and memoranda Key Competencies:
Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information
required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They
perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure
that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of
the message. Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address
problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and
disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues
in an unemotional and constructive manner. Professionalism - Legal
Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work
performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They
consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with
generally accepted moral principles and values and within the
guidelines and best practices of their profession. Planning &
Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and
develop detailed action plans that include objectives,
accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and
contingencies. Other Duties Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. Requirements: Currently enrolled as a
2nd year law student at an accredited law school Strong legal
research and writing skills Familiarity with legal terminology,
court procedures, and citation formats Proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite and legal research platforms Excellent organizational
and time management abilities Ability to work independently and
collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Professional demeanor
and attention to detail
Keywords: Chartwell Law, Elizabeth , Summer Associate, Legal , New York City, New Jersey
