Summer Associate (2026)

Job Summary

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission driven law firm, dedicated to helping Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington. We are currently seeking Summer Associates for our Political Law practice group in our Washington, D.C. office.

Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and transcript (uncertified is acceptable). 

Resume and transcripts can be submitted as one Word or PDF document.

Your cover letter should specifically address the following: 

-Why are you interested in Elias Law Group? 

-Describe your ideal working environment. 

-What is the most important lesson you have learned in college/law school?

-Tell a story that illustrates your resiliency when something doesn’t go your way.

Job Classification

• Exempt

Compensation

Summer associates in the 2026 summer class are compensated $8,269.23 bi-weekly. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in and in good standing at an ABA accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2027 at the time of application.
• In addition to outstanding excellent academic credentials, overall achievement and strong interpersonal skills, Elias Law Group specifically looks for those with a demonstrated interest in politics and democracy prior to entering law school. 

Work Environment

• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• Position may operate in a professional office environment or in a home-work environment
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment 

Disclaimer

Elias Law Group LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.