Every OpeningEvery Opening
Every Opening
Every Opening
  • Locations

    • New York City
    • District of Columbia
    • Los Angeles
    • San Francisco
    • Chicago
    • Silicon Valley
  •  

    • Boston
    • Houston
    • Dallas
    • Seattle
    • Austin
    • Miami
  •  

    • Orange County
    • Atlanta
    • Philadelphia
    • Denver
    • Charlotte
    • San Diego
  • Resources

    • Market Reports
    • About

Every legal job opening at major law firms

Tracking lateral hiring trends and matching the best recruiter for every position.

© 2026 Every Opening. All rights reserved.

June 26, 2025

Litigation Associate Judicial Clerk

Litigation
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

New York City

Litigation Associate Judicial Clerk

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPNew York City

Practice area

Litigation

PQE

1+ years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Litigation Associate role based in Kirkland & Ellis' New York office.
  • Open to current law clerks for post-clerkship opportunities.
  • Anticipated start dates in 2025 or 2026.
  • Requires a record of outstanding academic achievement.
  • Candidates are expected to assume significant responsibility early in their tenure.
  • Preference for demonstrated intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and drive (e.g., via law review or moot court experience).
  • Hiring salary range for this position is $215,000 - $250,000.
  • This specified range reflects the initial hiring salary and not the full compensation potential for the role.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

More Litigation positions in New York City →All positions at Kirkland & Ellis LLP →Browse all positions →

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • George Webster
    Top recruiter for this opening

    George Webster

    Legal Recruiter

    Marsden

    Why talk to George Webster?

    Riccardo Caggia joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Debt Finance group.

    I had the pleasure of working with George and I was genuinely impressed by his sharp understanding of the market, thoughtful approach, and consistent professionalism; he was highly responsive, transparent, and genuinely focused on aligning opportunities with my long-term goals, making the process both efficient and seamless. I would readily recommend him to anyone seeking a strategic and reliable recruiter.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Riccardo Caggia

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Inhae Song joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Evan is hands down one of the best recruiters in the field. His knowledge and experience in the legal industry as a previously practicing attorney and as a seasoned recruiter helped me navigate the process with confidence and ease. He is not only very responsive but provided helpful insight and advice. From narrowing down the type of firms to practice groups, Evan was supportive through the entire process. Most importantly, I truly felt that Evan was genuine and had my best interests at heart. I highly recommend Evan.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Inhae Song

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Aida Kimiagar joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I had an amazing experience working with Greg. He was very professional and took the time to thoroughly understand my career goals and aspirations, ensuring that the opportunities he presented were aligned with my objectives. He was always accessible and responsive, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Greg also provided invaluable insights and advice, which ultimately led me to secure a position that perfectly matches my skills and ambitions.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Aida Kimiagar

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Chesley Swann, Esq. joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Investment Funds group.

    Kally is extremely professional, personable, and experienced. She provided in-depth market information and useful career advice. Being able to speak with a recruiter that had actual funds market experience and know-how made a difference. In total, Kally was a pleasure to work with.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chesley Swann, Esq.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Peter Evangelatos joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Jessica was a pleasure to work with. She is always responsive, thorough, and professional. Throughout the pandemic, Jessica made sure the interview process continued without a hitch. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a lateral move.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Peter Evangelatos

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • George Webster
    Top recruiter for this opening

    George Webster

    Legal Recruiter

    Marsden

    Why talk to George Webster?

    Riccardo Caggia joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Debt Finance group.

    I had the pleasure of working with George and I was genuinely impressed by his sharp understanding of the market, thoughtful approach, and consistent professionalism; he was highly responsive, transparent, and genuinely focused on aligning opportunities with my long-term goals, making the process both efficient and seamless. I would readily recommend him to anyone seeking a strategic and reliable recruiter.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Riccardo Caggia

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Inhae Song joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Evan is hands down one of the best recruiters in the field. His knowledge and experience in the legal industry as a previously practicing attorney and as a seasoned recruiter helped me navigate the process with confidence and ease. He is not only very responsive but provided helpful insight and advice. From narrowing down the type of firms to practice groups, Evan was supportive through the entire process. Most importantly, I truly felt that Evan was genuine and had my best interests at heart. I highly recommend Evan.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Inhae Song

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Aida Kimiagar joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I had an amazing experience working with Greg. He was very professional and took the time to thoroughly understand my career goals and aspirations, ensuring that the opportunities he presented were aligned with my objectives. He was always accessible and responsive, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Greg also provided invaluable insights and advice, which ultimately led me to secure a position that perfectly matches my skills and ambitions.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Aida Kimiagar

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Chesley Swann, Esq. joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Investment Funds group.

    Kally is extremely professional, personable, and experienced. She provided in-depth market information and useful career advice. Being able to speak with a recruiter that had actual funds market experience and know-how made a difference. In total, Kally was a pleasure to work with.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chesley Swann, Esq.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Peter Evangelatos joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Jessica was a pleasure to work with. She is always responsive, thorough, and professional. Throughout the pandemic, Jessica made sure the interview process continued without a hitch. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a lateral move.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Peter Evangelatos

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • New York City