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# 2027 1L Summer Associate at Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O

- **Company:** Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O
- **Location:** Omaha, NE
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/koleyjessen/jobs/5466396008

## Job description

Koley Jessen’s Summer Associate Program continues to play an essential role in recruiting efforts and growth strategy. The program is designed to provide valuable "hands-on" experience and expose our summer associates to our culture. The ultimate objective is to identify and get to know hardworking, client-service-focused law students who can fill our entry-level hiring needs.

We hire first-year law students at very competitive salaries to participate in our Summer Associate Program. This program involves three rotations during a 12-week period each summer, which provides the opportunity to gain exposure to several practice areas. We strive to provide real “hands-on” experiences such as attending a court hearing, a trial, a deposition, the closing of a transaction, and client meetings, in addition to legal research and writing projects.

Koley Jessen’s summer associates will be matched up with a mentor who will be a resource for them throughout the program and will be a part of training sessions aimed at providing them with practical examples and experiences. They will also receive feedback on their work as they cycle through the various rotations. This experience helps the students determine what areas of law are of interest to them and helps the firm connect with high-quality entry-level attorneys.

Throughout the summer, the firm sponsors several social activities outside of the office to which the summer associates are invited in order to further develop relationships within the firm.

To be considered for the summer program, please attach your resume, cover letter, and transcripts to your application.

What we offer:

Koley Jessen is a dynamic law firm powered by highly-talented people. Our collaborative culture drives our ability to to provide over-the-top service and achieve the best results for our clients. Our investment in one another fuels our success and ensures that Koley Jessen will always be a great place to work and to grow professionally.

Koley Jessen celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Koley Jessen strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other ground prohibited by law.

Koley Jessen participates in E‑Verify. Please review the required notices below prior to submitting your application.

[E-Verify Participation Poster](https://www.koleyjessen.com/assets/htmldocuments/E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster.pdf)

[Right to Work Poster](https://www.koleyjessen.com/assets/htmldocuments/Right%20to%20Work%20Poster.pdf)

## About Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A midsize law firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive and guiding individuals and families in creating lasting legacies through comprehensive legal services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Law Firm)
- **Headquarters**: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- **Founded**: 1988
- **Founders**: Jim Koley, Paul Jessen, and four additional partners

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Legal services
- Target customers: Businesses of all sizes (from startups to established corporations) as well as individuals, executives, and professionals — B2B and B2C
- Mission/purpose: "Empowering businesses to thrive and guiding individuals and families in creating lasting legacies."

## Products & Services
Koley Jessen offers a broad range of legal services across multiple departments, each delivered with an emphasis on client collaboration and practical advice:
- **Business & Transactions**: Corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, finance, commercial and technology agreements, health law counsel.
- **Employment, Labor & Benefits**: Regulatory compliance, employee benefits, labor disputes.
- **Estate, Succession & Tax**: Estate planning, succession strategies, high-net-worth planning, tax counsel.
- **Litigation**: Commercial litigation, dispute resolution.
- **Health Law**: Regulatory and transactional counsel for healthcare entities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private law firm)
- **Key Metric**: Over 125 attorneys and 200+ employees; no external funding — the firm is entirely partner-owned.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external investors); clients range from local Nebraska businesses to national corporations.
- **Growth Signals**: Strategic growth in headcount (100+ attorneys, up from 100 previously reported); recognized for "over-the-top client service" and expanding practice areas; active hiring across corporate, litigation, estate, and technology roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Midwest value**: Partner-level service at rates competitive with (often lower than) major metropolitan firms.
- **Single-office collaboration**: A close-knit Omaha team enables seamless cross-practice communication and holistic solutions.
- **Deep experience**: Over 35 years of handling complex legal challenges for local and national clients.
- **Culture-driven**: Intentional focus on integrity, mutual respect, and innovation attracts and retains top talent.

## Strategic Focus
- **Intentional growth**: Maintaining a "small firm" culture while expanding capabilities and talent.
- **Future-oriented**: Empowering the next generation of leaders through mentorship, continuous improvement, and investment in professional development.
- **National reach**: Serving clients nationwide from a single Omaha base, leveraging technology and talent to compete with larger firms.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and energetic — described as "dynamic" and "team-driven" with an emphasis on mutual support and open communication.
- **Work environment**: Dress-for-your-day dress code; remote work opportunities (hybrid flexibility); modernized downtown Omaha office with free covered parking and EV charging stations.
- **Benefits & perks**: 401(k) with employer contribution, health/dental/vision insurance, HSA contribution, paid parental leave, group life and disability insurance, generous time off, family events, CLE tracking, and local perks (zoo membership, performing arts discounts, fitness center discounts).
- **Employee voice**: Attorneys and staff report that "everyone has a voice and is encouraged to bring ideas to the table" — a place where you can "be a changemaker."
- **Growth & development**: Continuous learning, professional development, summer associate program with bar exam support, and clear paths to shareholder/partnership.

## Sources
1. [Koley Jessen About Us](https://www.koleyjessen.com/about/about-us)
2. [Koley Jessen Homepage](https://www.koleyjessen.com/)
3. [Koley Jessen Careers - Working at Koley Jessen](https://www.koleyjessen.com/careers/working-at-koley-jessen)
4. [Koley Jessen Careers - Professional Staff](https://www.koleyjessen.com/careers/professional-staff)
5. [Koley Jessen Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/koleyjessen)

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