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Post-Clerkship Litigation Associate — Washington, DC

  • LocationWashington, District of Columbia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$225k–$435k
  • PracticeLitigation

An Am Law 20 firm

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Seeking a litigation associate in the Washington, DC office to join a national litigation team with a strong appellate practice. The role is intended for candidates coming directly from recent judicial clerkships who want to transition into high-level litigation work.

The team handles complex appellate and trial-related matters across federal and state courts. The firm values the analytical and drafting skills developed on clerkship and offers a competitive post-clerkship bonus for qualifying hires.

  • Recent federal judicial clerkship or state supreme court clerkship (or equivalent appellate clerkship).
  • Top academic credentials and excellent legal writing and research skills.
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in appellate practice.
  • Bar admission or eligibility to be admitted in Washington, DC.

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