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Post‑Judicial Clerkship Associate — Litigation (Washington)

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Washington, DC office seeking applications from current judicial clerks for post‑clerkship associate roles. The team is looking for candidates with exceptional academic and clerkship credentials and a strong commitment to litigation practice and legal scholarship.

Applications will be reviewed beginning in early Spring 2026. The role offers a competitive compensation package (see target salary range below), bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Please note the firm is not accepting introductions of current judicial clerks from search firms.

  • Current or recent judicial clerkship (federal or state) with strong performance evaluations
  • Exceptional academic record and writing/editing skills
  • Demonstrable legal research and oral advocacy experience
  • Juris Doctor (or equivalent); bar admission may be required or pending in the relevant jurisdiction

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