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November 13, 2024

Chicago - Litigation Associate (Judicial Clerk)

Litigation
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Chicago

Chicago - Litigation Associate (Judicial Clerk)

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPChicago

Practice area

Litigation

PQE

1+ years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Litigation Associate position based in Kirkland's Chicago office.
  • Role is open to current law clerks.
  • Expected start date for the position is 2026.
  • Requires a record of outstanding academic achievement.
  • Candidates should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and drive.
  • Participation in activities such as law review or moot court is viewed favorably.
  • Preference for candidates desiring to assume significant responsibility early in their career.
  • Initial hiring salary range for this position is $225,000 to $310,000.
  • This range represents the initial hiring salary and does not reflect the full compensation potential for the role.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

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

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan McNish

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan McNish

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Chicago