Job Description

Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for Professional Support Interns. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV).

Are you a currently a college Senior or recent grad seeking a 2025 summer internship with a premier global law firm? If you are interested in learning new skills, participating in interesting projects, and seeking an opportunity to gain insight into Big Law working alongside smart, savvy forward-thinkers, this summer program could be the perfect fit. Our 10-week paid internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain law firm experience and build your network by working with some of the best lawyers and staff in the legal profession. The program provides students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement with the opportunity to see, experience, and benefit from working with talented legal and business colleagues. At the conclusion of the 10-week summer internship program, there may be opportunities to transition into a full-time position dependent on business needs.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be working with our professional support departments such as Finance, Innovation, Lawyer Development, Marketing, Research, etc.

After completing a full week of training, you will begin working directly with your teams on projects and assignments that are used every day by our attorneys and leadership to make Orrick successful.
You will participate in organized events and work with an assigned attorney mentor during feedback and shadowing sessions.
You will look for ways to streamline processes and procedures, identify new and expanded uses for existing technologies and contribute to our environment of innovation.
You will have the opportunity to grow your network throughout the firm by attending team meetings and having regular 1:1 conversations with your attorney mentor who will answer questions, offer advice and be an ongoing resource to you, even after the internship ends.
Additional opportunities including optional training and social events will be available throughout your internship.

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in an accredited 4-year undergraduate program and a Senior or recent grad to apply
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered
Possess an enthusiastic approach to client service, and strong organization/time management skills
Detail-oriented
Strong verbal and communications skills
Familiarity with the MS suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Flexibility working with various teams
Research and proofreading ability
Ability to take direction and multi-task
Ability to work in a flexible and collaborative environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

If you are looking for a chance to get exposure to Big Law, possibly considering Law School in the future, you have grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected hourly rate for this position is $28/hour.

This is a short-term, temporary position. Our temporary team members are eligible for paid sick leave where required by location.

This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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