Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Masuda Funai is now accepting applications for qualified second year law students to be considered for our Chicago 2027 Summer Associate Program. This is a full-time, paid position lasting eight weeks. Legal Work: Our pr…
Skills: Legal Writing, Presentation Skills, Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate Transactions
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$54k–$60k/yr
Summary We are seeking an energetic, high-level, Legal Assistant to join the Chicago office. This role provides essential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to ensure a quality work product, and superior …
Skills: Administrative Support, Legal Drafting, Proofreading, Client Intake, Calendar Management
Torrance, California, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$170k/yr
Masuda Funai is seeking a California-licensed litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of commercial litigation experience for our Torrance, CA office. Summary As a Commercial Litigation Associate at Masuda Funai, you will…
Skills: Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Deposition Management, Pleading Preparation, Motion Practice
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Perform legal work across various practice groups including litigation, corporate transactions, and intellectual property. Engage in mentorship programs to improve substantive legal knowledge and presentation skills.
Applicants must be qualified second-year law students interested in permanently working in Chicago. Proficiency in Japanese is preferred but not required.
Masuda Funai is now accepting applications for qualified second year law students to be considered for our Chicago 2027 Summer Associate Program.
This is a full-time, paid position lasting eight weeks.
Legal Work: Our program is designed to give you a sense of what you would be doing day-to-day as a full-time associate. You will have the opportunity work on a variety of real and challenging assignments from all practice groups including litigation, employment, corporate transactions, real estate, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and immigration.
Mentorship: We strongly believe in the importance of mentoring associates with the goal of improving your substantive knowledge and legal writing and presentation skills. Your assigned mentor will meet with you regularly to provide information on the firm, evaluation of your work product, and general guidance and support. You will also receive direct feedback on assignments from attorneys.
Social Networking: Your summer experience will include casual lunches and get-togethers with attorneys, client meetings, as well as several group outings in the city.
Proficiency in Japanese is preferred but not required. Applicants should genuinely be interested in permanently locating and working in Chicago, if hired. Summer associate salary is competitive for a mid-sized firm in Chicago. Additional information on Masuda Funai can be found at masudafunai.com.
Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States. With offices in Chicago, Detroit, Schaumburg and Los Angeles, the firm assists clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, financing and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S.; providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S.; and delivering commercial and patent litigation services. The firm’s clients, many of which have been represented by the firm for decades, span many industries and technologies.
Offices: 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 19191 South Vermont Avenue, Suite 420, Torrance, California 90502, US · 200 North Martingale Road, Suite 800, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, US · 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600, Novi, Michigan 48375, US
Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States. With offices in Chicago, Detroit, Schaumburg and Los Angeles, the firm assists clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, financing and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S.; providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S.; and delivering commercial and patent litigation services. The firm’s clients, many of which have been represented by the firm for decades, span many industries and technologies.
Offices: 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 19191 South Vermont Avenue, Suite 420, Torrance, California 90502, US · 200 North Martingale Road, Suite 800, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, US · 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600, Novi, Michigan 48375, US
