Job Title
2019 First-year Corporate Associate Attorney
Firm
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location
Illinois-Chicago
Description
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with more than 900 attorneys, is seeking an entry-level Corporate attorney (JD expected in May 2019 with a September 2019 start) for the Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in corporate law (e.g., work experience, corporate law courses, certificate program, JD/MBA). Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills are required. When applying for this position, please include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample with your application. We offer a uniquely collaborative environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a premier industry leader. Seyfarth provides comprehensive training for our associates through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our associates to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management. Seyfarth builds leading professionals by supporting speaking engagements and publishing opportunities. We are proud to be an influential leader in diversity. Seyfarth has been recognized for nine consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. We have been named one of the “Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother seven years in a row, and we have been honored with the prestigious Thomas L. Sager Award for Diversity by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We also partnered with Diversity Lab to formally pilot the Mansfield Rule, which is designed to ensure that woman and minorities throughout the legal industry receive adequate consideration for leadership roles, equity partner promotions and lateral positions. At Seyfarth, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We invite you to discover why Seyfarth is recognized worldwide for its innovation. Come experience the Seyfarth difference. **We are not accepting resumes from Search Firms for this position.**
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Corporate
Experience
Up to 2 years
Employer Type
Law Firm