2025 Harrisburg First Year Associate

at  KL Gates

JOB DESCRIPTION

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
K&L Gates is currently accepting applications for a 2025 first-year associate position in the firm’s Harrisburg office. Applicants are expected to graduate from law school and take the Pennsylvania bar exam prior to joining the firm.
Candidates must have a strong interest in energy and environmental law. They must also be a self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additionally, candidates must have superior academic credentials - top 15% and Law Review/Moot Court experience preferred and excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as a commitment to providing the highest quality client service. Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring.
At K&L Gates, we take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. We believe in hiring collaborative, committed, and diverse teams; using state-of-the-art technology; offering continuous professional development training; and promoting pro bono and diversity initiatives. Most importantly, we strive to cultivate an environment that celebrates talented legal professionals.
Base Compensation $180,000 / year
The base compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

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