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July 3, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Litigation Associate (Judicial Clerk)

Litigation
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. - Litigation Associate (Judicial Clerk)

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Litigation

PQE

1-3 years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Role: Junior Associate, Litigation.
  • Location: Washington, DC office.
  • Start Date: Fall 2026, following a judicial clerkship.
  • Practice Focus: Primarily complex commercial litigation.
  • Court Experience: Work will involve both state and federal court matters.
  • Required Skills: Excellent writing ability and strong attention to detail.
  • Qualifications: Demonstrated strong academic credentials.
  • Salary Range: Hiring salary for this position is $225,000 to $310,000.

Last updated: July 7, 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.

  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Chad Richards joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Energy group.

    Darin is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. Highly recommend.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chad Richards

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Kami McFarland joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    Priya is absolutely amazing and I can't speak highly enough of her services. She truly cares about her clients and helps them to find a fit that works for every aspect of their lives, both personally and professionally. She is thorough, responsive, and works very hard for her clients. She is an absolute gem!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Kami McFarland

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Chad Richards joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Energy group.

    Darin is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. Highly recommend.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chad Richards

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Kami McFarland joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    Priya is absolutely amazing and I can't speak highly enough of her services. She truly cares about her clients and helps them to find a fit that works for every aspect of their lives, both personally and professionally. She is thorough, responsive, and works very hard for her clients. She is an absolute gem!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Kami McFarland

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia