Litigation and trial lawyer, coming off a clerkship to start in the Fall of 2026

Recruiting Partner: Christopher Pabilonia

Washington, District of Columbia | Legal | Hybrid | $225,000 to $290,000 | Job ID: 170706

Job Summary

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Our client is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Description

Our client, is accepting applications from current judicial law clerks to join as Associates starting in Fall 2026.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience working as a judicial clerk in a federal court. Additional years of litigation experience at a law firm are preferred. The successful candidate can expect to work on a broad range of litigation matters including commercial disputes, class actions, trade secrets, government contracts, antitrust & competition, intellectual property, international trade, and health care.

Our ideal candidate is of the highest quality, with a J.D. from a top law school and in the top 20% of law school class. Participation in law review, journal participation, moot court is a plus. All candidates should have excellent academic and professional credentials as well as highly developed writing and analytical skills.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and a cover letter. The cover letter should describe your qualifications, the basis for your interest in our client, preferred office location, and practice area interests.

Benefits and Compensation

Our client offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 to $290,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

 

JOB ID: 170706

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