Fall Seasonal Associate

Overview

Meyer Capel, one of the most diversified firms in Champaign and downstate Illinois, is seeking 3L (Class of 2026) or 2L (Class of 2027) for part-time work in-person at its Champaign office (306 W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61820) during the university’s fall 2025 semester. Hours during the academic school year are approximately 12-15 hours per week (negotiable), worked in 4 hour (or more) blocks of time.

There may be a possibility of offering continued employment after the fall 2025 semester concludes, though availability to continue working after fall 2025 is not a requirement for this position.

Seasonal associates assist the firm's attorneys in handling research projects, drafting pleadings, contracts, and various other documents. Seasonal associates will be exposed to a wide range of practice areas (e.g., litigation, transactional, estate/trust, real estate, business/corporate, etc.). As time permits, seasonal associates are also encouraged to sit in on client meetings, depositions, court hearings, real estate closings, estate plan signings, etc.,

in an effort to gain experience related to the practice of law and the business of private legal practice. This position is a terrific opportunity for students interested in private practice at a mid-sized firm that values its clients, staff, and culture.

• Assist the firm's attorneys with research projects, drafting pleadings, contracts, and various other documents.
• Exposure to a wide range of practice areas (e.g., litigation, transactional, estate/trust, real estate, business/corporate).
• Attend client meetings, depositions, court hearings, real estate closings, estate plan signings, and other activities as time permits to gain practical experience.

• 3L (Class of 2026) or 2L (Class of 2027).
• Desire to pursue private practice at a mid-sized firm.

• Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour ($20 p/hr for 2L; $21 p/hr for 3L).
• Position Type: Regular Employment
• Is this position part time? Yes
• Location: 306 W. Church St., Champaign, Illinois, United States
• Final date to receive applications: 5pm Central on Friday, July 25
• How to Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, transcript (unofficial will suffice), and writing sample by e-mail to  with copy to
• Address cover letter to: Forrest Heyman and James Schmidt, Meyer Capel, a Professional Corporation, 306W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61820