February 9, 2026

Government Investigations & White Collar Associate

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Nixon Peabody LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Litigation · Government · Investigations · White Collar

PQE

7+ years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate attorney sought for the Washington, DC office.
Joining the Government Investigations & White-Collar Practice Group's Cross-Border Risks Team.
Requires seven years of relevant legal experience.
Focus on national security, immigration, and international criminal matters.
Responsibilities include counseling, investigating, defending, and litigating all forms of government inquiry.
Manage international matters from investigation and grand jury stages through trial, appeal, and collateral proceedings.
Advise individuals and organizations receiving civil investigative demands, subpoenas, or information requests from federal/state prosecutors and agencies.
Essential skills include superb writing, communication, and judgment.
Strong academic credentials required; clerkship experience is helpful.
The anticipated annual base salary for the Washington, DC office is $335,000.
Eligibility for additional performance-based compensation, dependent on factors such as work performance, experience, education, and qualifications.

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Last updated: April 6, 2026