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Post-Clerkship Litigation Associate — Washington, DC

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Seeking a litigation associate to join a major national litigation team in Washington, D.C. This opening is aimed at candidates coming directly from recent judicial clerkships who want to transition into high‑value commercial and government-related litigation work.

The team handles complex, high-stakes matters across federal and state forums; the role offers mentorship from experienced trial lawyers, exposure to substantive motion and discovery practice, and a competitive bonus for qualifying clerkship hires.

  • Recent federal judicial clerkship or clerkship with the state's highest court
  • Strong academic record and demonstrated legal research and writing ability
  • Interest in commercial and government‑related litigation matters
  • Bar admission in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction or ability to obtain admission

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