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title: "Summer Associate - Fort Lauderdale, FL"
company: "Cordell & Cordell"
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apply_url: "https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/current-openings/?gh_jid=5420485008"
workplace: onsite
location: "Fort Lauderdale, FL"
employment_type: unspecified
seniority: entry
role: other
region: united-states
salary: "$35 per hour"
date_posted: 2026-09-10T14:06:35.000Z
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# Summer Associate - Fort Lauderdale, FL

**Cordell & Cordell** · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary: $35 per hour

Apply: https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/current-openings/?gh_jid=5420485008

## About Cordell & Cordell

Men's Rights - Advocates for Equality in Family Law | Cordell & Cordell

## About the role

Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.

 **Summer Associate – Explore a Future in Family Law with Cordell & Cordell**

**Job Type:** **Paid Internship**

**Experience Level:** 0+ Years

Cordell & Cordell is seeking highly motivated second-year law students with a genuine interest in a career in family law to join our Summer Associate Program in one of our offices across the United States. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in family law while working alongside seasoned attorneys and firm leaders. Our program is designed to mirror the experience of a first-year associate, providing meaningful legal work, direct mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Upon completion of the Summer Associate Program, many of our associates are offered part-time law clerk positions during their third year, and full-time positions upon graduation. Our goal is to provide a pathway to a career in family law. (Note that long-term locations may not align to the office for the summer internship.)

**About us: **

Cordell & Cordell is the largest domestic litigation firm in the United States focused on Family Law. With decades of experience, we have built a reputation for providing strategic, client-focused representation. Our attorneys are backed by a strong administrative and marketing support system, cutting-edge technologies powered by our partnership with Lexicon, and a commitment to professional development through Cordell College and other professional learning and development programs.

**What You’ll Do:**

- Draft and analyze legal documents in active family law matters.

- Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of trial materials.

- Attend court proceedings with experienced attorneys.

- Participate in client meetings and gain insight into case strategy.

- Work closely with a Litigation Partner to develop a foundational understanding of family law practice.

- Engage in firm-sponsored networking and social events.

- Other tasks as needed that help us effectively run our business. 

**What We Are Looking For:**

- Current 2L student (2028 graduate) in good standing at an accredited law school.

- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in family law.

- Law School GPA of 3.0 or higher.

- Ability to relocate or reside in the office location assigned for the duration of the program.

- Flexibility in destinations upon graduation from law school.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Locations for 2027:**

- Arizona - Phoenix (Peoria)

- Colorado - Denver

- Florida - Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa

- Georgia - Atlanta

- Michigan - Ann Arbor

- Minnesota - Minneapolis (Edina)

- Missouri - St. Louis

- North Carolina - Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington

- Ohio - Columbus

- Texas - San Antonio, Houston

- Utah - Midvale

- Virginia - Falls Church, Richmond, Virginia Beach

*All applications must have an attached cover letter, resume, and most current law school transcript to be considered for our summer associate program.*

- This role is not eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and bonuses.

- This role is not eligible for our full time benefits package.
Hourly Pay Rate:$35—$35 USD 
***Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:***
*We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:*

- Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA

- Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance

- 401(k) Savings with Employer Matching

- Paid time off

- Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!

*For more information: [https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/benefits/](https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/benefits/)*

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