First-Year Associate Attorney (Class of 2027)

About the Role

FMG is seeking highly motivated law students graduating in 2027 to join our First-Year Associate Program. As a First-Year Associate, you will gain hands-on experience working on complex litigation matters while receiving mentorship and training from experienced attorneys across the firm. Associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and have the opportunity to contribute to client matters from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a select range of firm represented practice areas and clients.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Participate in client meetings and case strategy discussions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas and offices.
• Develop strong advocacy, writing, and case management skills through hands-on experience and formal training programs.

Qualifications

• J.D. anticipated in Spring 2027 from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong academic standing.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and professionalism.
• Interest in litigation and client advocacy.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Law review, legal journal, trial advocacy, judicial internships, moot court or other relevant legal experience.

Required Skills

• Excellent legal research skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Initiative.
• Professionalism.
• Interest in litigation and client advocacy.

Why FMG?

• Am Law 200 firm with a growing national platform.
• Direct access to partners and client-facing work.
• Meaningful responsibility early in your legal career.
• Comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative culture focused on long-term career growth.
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation and counseling matters across a wide range of industries.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Law school transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted for initial consideration)
• Writing sample
• Cover letter indicating preferred top two office location(s)

Office Locations:

Atlanta, GA | Albuquerque, NM | Boston, MA | Cherry Hill, NJ | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | Columbus, OH | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | El Segundo, CA | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Hartford, CT | Indianapolis, IN | Houston, TX | Kansas City, MO | Las Vegas, NV | Lexington, KY | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL | Nashville, TN | Newark, NJ | Orlando, FL | Philadelphia, PA | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Sacramento, CA | San Diego, CA | San Rafael, CA | Seal Beach, CA | St. Louis, MO | Springfield, MO | Tampa, FL | Walnut Creek, CA