Careers

‍Our Recruiting Philosophy—Elsberg Baker & Maruri prides itself on its deep bench of exceptionally skilled litigators who share an aggressive approach to winning high-stakes commercial disputes. Associates are essential members of our team, and we give them the opportunities to make valuable contributions to our cases, including standup experience in court, developing case strategies and theories, and managing our client relationships.

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Professional Staff Philosophy—Elsberg Baker & Maruri draws on a team of experienced business people to develop the firm’s strategy and to create market-leading infrastructure based on client needs and business objectives. If you are an experienced law firm professional, and are interested in joining our team, please contact staffrecruiting@elsberglaw.com.

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Our 10-week Summer Associate program is designed to provide aspiring litigators with an immersive experience in trial and litigation work. We offer a unique environment where summer associates work closely with partners and associates on the firm’s active client matters. This program emphasizes skill development in litigation while fostering a sense of ownership and accomplishment in every project.

A cornerstone of our program is the mentorship and guidance provided by our attorneys. Each summer associate is paired with partner and associate mentors who offer personalized feedback, support, and training throughout the summer. Our firm environment encourages direct and open communication, allowing summer associates to build relationships with our attorneys and receive in-depth insights into the practice. In addition to work assignments, social events and networking opportunities, summer associates will leave with valuable experience, professional skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the litigation landscape.

“I chose the firm because I knew I was interested in litigation and I wanted hands-on experience early. I had heard about these newer litigation boutique firms from friends at school and I thought it would be a great opportunity to really learn a lot very quickly. I appreciated that the work I was given was all very substantive. It was always great to see if a case I had found, or some research I did made it into a court-facing document. That was a really cool experience. It was a good mix of work I’m more familiar with, like doing legal research, and also learning new skills around putting facts together in the different stages of litigation. People have been really welcoming and I’ve appreciated that there are a lot of opportunities for informal mentorship, whether through getting coffee or even just chatting in the hallway.”
- Doris Zhang, 2L Summer Associate (2026 summer class)

“I really wanted to join a smaller firm because I think you get more responsibility earlier on. When I interviewed, there was so much energy and excitement, and I wanted to be a part of that. I think there was a tremendous amount of care and thought that went into planning this summer program. We were setting the precedent for future summer classes and how future summer programs will go, so there was a lot of attention to detail and big picture attention. ‘Hit the ground running’ is an apt way of describing the program, as well as the projects we were assigned this summer. You really get involved in the cases that you’re working on immediately, and you can see there’s a tangible contribution you make to the cases. It’s scary, it’s exciting, and it really shapes you. I believe that it’s going to help me become an attorney.” - Harry Schiller, 2L Summer Associate (2025 inaugural summer class)

Information regarding applying to our 2028 Summer Program will be forthcoming.

If you have any questions, please contact Joanna Desposati, Legal Recruiting Director, at jdesposati@elsberglaw.com.

We take pride in our firm of highly talented, diverse attorneys and believe this strengthens our ability to serve our clients at the highest levels.

Our Firm regularly assists individuals and families navigating a wide range of personal hardships, from immigration, to domestic violence, to gun violence. We focus on using pro bono time to make profound impacts on the lives of individual people, and we strongly support our lawyers in their efforts to do so.