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Appellate Associate

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Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced appellate associate or a federal appellate judicial clerk to join its Administrative and Regulatory Litigation Group in Washington, DC.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small, growing team focused on appellate and regulatory litigation, handling complex administrative and constitutional law matters. You will take substantial responsibility on high-stakes cases, including Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional challenges, appellate and amicus briefs, and client counseling on rulemakings and emerging administrative-law issues. The group combines the close collaboration of a government-focused practice with the broader resources of a large firm.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, a strong interest in appellate, administrative, and constitutional law, and experience from a federal appellate judicial clerkship. A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required, along with admission to (or pursuit of) the DC Bar.

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Federal appellate judicial clerkship experience
  • Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, the DC Bar
  • Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong interest in appellate, administrative, and constitutional law
  • Resume and law school transcripts required with submission

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