2025 Summer Associate
Summer Associate Position at Nixon Gwilt Law
Summary
If you want to gain immediate opportunities to grow in a collaborative environment— plus the ability to work from wherever you want—then we invite you to apply for a Summer Associate position at Nixon Gwilt Law (NGL).
We value the energy and contribution of our Associates and provide them with a structured mentorship program, exposure to some of the most brilliant healthcare innovators in the world today, and the tools needed to do their work remotely.
About Nixon Gwilt Law
As a nationally-recognized innovation law firm exclusively dedicated to advancing the future of healthcare, Nixon Gwilt Law attorneys think like the entrepreneurs they serve. Novel and disruptive healthcare companies seek their guidance to break new ground, navigate the regulatory gray zones that come with this level of innovation, and manage risks and opportunities on the path to long-term growth.
Female-founded and female-led, the Firm operates with a commitment to social justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) that guides how we build our team and client base. We plan to leave the world a better place, and we want to work with people who feel the same way.
Click to find out what it’s like to work at NGL as Counsel, Senior Counsel, or to build a career from Counsel to Partner to get a feel for our culture.
Summer Associate Job Description
We are looking for a Summer Associate to join our team for an eight-week period this summer. The internship requires 40 hours of remote work per week with a desired start date between May 15th and June 1st.
The ideal candidate will be a 2L, 3L, or LLM candidate l with a demonstrated interest in healthcare innovation. Our Summer Associate position provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience with structured guidance and feedback from some of the most knowledgeable and influential healthcare innovation attorneys in the country.
The Summer Associate will work with Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Partners to address regulatory and commercial concerns for innovative digital health and provider clients.
Responsibilities
- Track and summarize telehealth legal changes in 50 states for internal and external distribution;
- Support attorneys with MSO-PC projects;
- Assist attorneys with Virtual Care Management (VCM) projects;
- Observe client calls;
- Manage tasks and actions in Basecamp, our project management platform;
- Join weekly team meeting and training calls; and
- Participate in regular mentorship check-ins with your assigned attorney mentor.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Effective research skills;
- Ability to work independently or with a team;
- Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and public speaking skills;
- Adaptability and attention to detail;
- Strong time management and organizational qualifications;
- Professional attitude and strong personal ethics which align with our core values; and
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to resolving issues.
Benefits Of This Internship
- Pay range starting at $___/hour, depending upon knowledge and experience;
- Structured mentorship program with an assigned attorney mentor and tools to do your job;
- Practical experience with client projects and Firm initiatives;
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced healthcare innovation attorneys in a collaborative work environment;
- Opportunity to ask questions, get valuable feedback, and understand how your work contributes to the client’s success; and
- A professional profile on our website and promotion of your position on LinkedIn to share with your network.
To Apply
Your application should include a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position.
Send your application materials to:
Mary Maino at mary.maino@nixongwiltlaw.com
No phone calls, please.