The Litigation Assistant Program
“The culture we have tried to create at Kobre & Kim is one that encourages people to speak for themselves and to be vocal about their opinions. We know that the best ideas and strategies do not always come from the top down but from all directions. This is important because we are ultimately in the business of advocating for our client’s position.”
–Michael S. Kim, firm co-founder
How Do Litigation Assistants Add Value to a Case?
The Kobre & Kim Litigation Assistant Program is a highly selective two-year minimum program consisting of recent top-tier college graduates and young professionals. Under the close supervision of attorneys and through extensive training, Litigation Assistants serve as critical members of the case teams to provide vital administrative and practical support. General duties include, but are not limited to: organization and maintenance of electronic case files, preparation of documents for court proceedings and filings, development and implementation of organization systems on case teams, management of the production and receipt of case documents during discovery proceedings, review and analysis of primary and legal documents, assistance with pre-hearing and pre-trial materials, coordination of in-person document delivery and collaboration with external vendors.
Join the Litigation Assistant Program
Litigation Assistants remain at the firm for a minimum of two years (and often longer), working alongside lawyers from the inception of the investigative phase of cases through actual litigation. All Litigation Assistants have opportunities for advancement after their first year, including transitioning to management roles as a Senior Litigation Assistant. Litigation Assistants are also eligible to work in a highly legal-focused role as Specialists, working closely with the firm’s lawyers in cultivating specific product areas, skills or geographical regions to provide critical advisory services and leadership on client matters.
The Litigation Assistant Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for recent college graduates and young professionals to gain substantive, hands-on experience in law, develop their critical thinking skills and acumen for a successful career in any industry and join a network of both current and emerging leaders in the legal industry and beyond.
Additionally, the Litigation Assistant Program offers unique benefits and opportunities for Litigation Assistants, including but not limited to:
- Career growth (promotion and leadership opportunities, cross-office teamwork & collaboration, affinity groups, mentorship, international connections and alumni network, structured feedback);
- Skills development (client interaction, public speaking, extensive training and resources, stipends for foreign language courses and job-related professional certifications);
- Graduate school preparation support (paid study leave, firm-covered test preparation); and
- Work perks (social and professional development events, peer and attorney mentorship, stipends, external speaker events, potential office transfers, travel opportunities, hybrid working model and much more).
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Job Qualifications
Litigation Assistants are typically high-performing university graduates. Candidates should possess a four-year university degree, strong academic record, and excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, and creative and anticipatory thinking skills. Candidates should also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
We strongly encourage applications from self-confident, highly motivated individuals who display a broad range of academic and extracurricular interests. All majors including STEM, finance, social sciences and liberal arts should apply. Additional language skills that can be used in a business setting — Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish — are not required but strongly encouraged. Litigation Assistants are expected to remain with the firm for a minimum of two years.
Learn more about our current Litigation Assistants in the Our People section here.
Recruiting Process & Timeline
Kobre & Kim typically recruits full-time Litigation Assistant cohorts in the fall (September – November). Full-time Litigation Assistant cohorts primarily start in mid-June and go through two weeks of extensive training. A smaller cohort of Litigation Assistants may also join the firm in January.
Our process for full-time hires generally follows these steps:
- First-Round Interview
Strong applicants will be invited to submit a video interview. You will be posed with behavioral questions in order to learn more about your candidacy and interest in the program. - Second-Round Interview
The second-round interview is with Senior Litigation Assistants (SLAs) and Litigation Assistants. The interview will consist of hypothetical questions. -
Third-Round Interview (“Management”)
This final interview is with a Manager of the Litigation Assistant Program. If applicable, advanced language proficiency is assessed verbally and in writing.
In some of our smaller offices, we occasionally have additional interviews with Regional Managing Directors or Partners based in the office location. Please note that all interviews are conducted virtually unless otherwise specified.
2025 Litigation Assistant Program Job Openings
For applicants interested in the Analyst and Litigation Assistant positions, please be advised that we only accept applications for either the Analyst or Litigation Assistant position. Please only submit one application and do not submit applications for both positions.
Full-Time Litigation Assistant Position Openings
Applications for the full-time Litigation Assistant position open on August 26, 2024 for January and June 2025 start dates. Applications should be submitted here.
January 2025 openings (no longer accepting applications): We are currently recruiting for our Miami, San Francisco, Cayman Islands, London, and Seoul offices for an anticipated start date of January 27, 2025.
June 2025 openings (no longer accepting applications): We are currently recruiting for our New York, Miami, San Francisco, Cayman Islands, London, Dubai, Seoul, and Tel Aviv offices for an anticipated start date of June 16, 2025.
Candidates interested in these locations noted above or others not listed are encouraged to apply and indicate their preferred office(s) in their application. Final hiring locations may vary based on business needs. Work authorization is required for employment in the hired office location. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is accepted for U.S. offices.
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon submission until available openings are filled or a deadline is specified on this page. All applicants will be provided a status update once available but urgent inquiries including competing offer deadlines should be communicated in advance to LARecruiting@kobrekim.com.
Email LARecruiting@kobrekim.com with any questions.
Alumni of the Litigation Assistant Program
Our alumni contribute to the firm’s rich history and tradition, and we strive to maintain active relationships with our global alumni. Upon completion of the Litigation Assistant Program, most of our Litigation Assistants attend law school at world-renowned institutions, go on to attend top business schools, or seek other advanced degrees. Our alumni are among the most talented and sought-after young professionals in the industry, and we aim for each individual experience at Kobre & Kim to translate into a lifetime of meaningful work.
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