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Litigation Associate Attorney – Judicial Clerkship Required

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Washington D.C., DC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 215000 - 250000
Posted: 28 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $215000.00 - $250000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a highly regarded litigation team handling sophisticated high stakes disputes with national and global significance.
  • Take on meaningful responsibility and work closely with experienced trial and appellate lawyers.
  • Build your litigation career on complex civil criminal regulatory and appellate matters rather than being limited to routine assignments.
  • Gain exposure to major matters exceptional mentorship and a collaborative team environment.
  • Work in a hybrid environment in the heart of Washington DC.
  • Earn highly competitive compensation and benefits designed to compete with leading large law firms.

Location:

Washington DC Hybrid work environment offering the opportunity to collaborate in person while maintaining flexibility.

Note:

To be considered you must be an actively licensed attorney and have completed a judicial clerkship. Candidates must have 1 to 5 years of relevant associate level legal experience and must submit a resume cover letter law school transcript and writing sample.

About Us

We are a premier litigation focused law firm dedicated to representing clients in complex consequential disputes across civil criminal regulatory and appellate matters. Our team is built around smart experienced lawyers who work in focused teams take ownership and deliver exceptional advocacy for clients facing their most important challenges. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Represent clients in sophisticated and high stakes litigation matters from early case strategy through resolution.
  • Conduct in depth legal research and prepare persuasive memoranda briefs motions and other written advocacy.
  • Draft and support filings in federal and state courts arbitral forums and appellate courts.
  • Assist with discovery strategy fact development witness preparation and case management.
  • Analyze complex legal and factual issues and help develop practical creative litigation strategies.
  • Work closely with partners and senior attorneys in lean collaborative teams.
  • Take on increasing responsibility and develop strong courtroom writing and advocacy skills.
  • Support matters involving civil disputes investigations regulatory issues and appeals as needed.

Qualifications

  • Active bar license in good standing.
  • Completed judicial clerkship required.
  • 1 to 5 years of relevant attorney or litigation associate experience.
  • Strong legal research writing analysis and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage complex assignments with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong academic credentials and professional judgment.
  • Resume cover letter law school transcript and writing sample required for consideration.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do sophisticated legal work alongside talented attorneys who value intellectual curiosity excellent advocacy and results. Our lean team structure gives associates meaningful exposure responsibility and mentorship while allowing you to contribute directly to important matters. If you are looking for challenging work accelerated professional development and a collaborative environment where your contributions matter this is an exceptional place to build your litigation career.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: Bar license must have completed judicial clerkship (They need to be federal courts) must be 1-5 yr associate. They need to have federal courts experience.

  • Required Years as Associate: 1 to 5 years
  • Additional context: Relocation- No. Packages - no.
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
    • 1 to 2 years: $215000 to $225000
    • 3 years: $225000 to $235000
    • 4 years: $235000 to $245000
    • 5 years: $245000 to $250000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Junior to midlevel Litigation Associate Attorney role supporting sophisticated high stakes litigation and related matters. Requires active bar license completed judicial clerkship and 1 to 5 years of relevant associate experience. Hybrid in Washington DC with $215000 to $250000 compensation.

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