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March 27, 2026

Post-Clerkship Associate

Litigation
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

District of Columbia, New York City

Post-Clerkship Associate

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPDistrict of Columbia, New York City

Practice area

Litigation

PQE

1+ years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Seeking associates for the Litigation Department and Appeals & Strategic Motions Practice Group.
  • Positions are available in the New York and Washington D.C. offices.
  • Candidates must be post-clerkship attorneys.
  • Judicial clerkship experience is a core requirement and highly valued by the firm.
  • There is strong demand for attorneys with clerkship experience across the firm's litigation platform.
  • The practice group includes former Supreme Court, federal court of appeals, and district court clerks.
  • Associates will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners.
  • Competitive judicial clerk bonuses are offered.

Last updated: May 21, 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.

  • Jack Bergin
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jack Bergin

    Legal Recruiter

    Illapa Search

    Why talk to Jack Bergin?

    Loni Melillo Cardoso joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Jack was a fantastic recruiter. He is well-connected, has great market intelligence to share and skillfully guided me through my recent lateral move. Jack was transparent and friendly, sourced roles that aligned with my goals, helped me strategize each step and kept an open channel throughout the entire process. I would strongly recommend his services.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Loni Melillo Cardoso

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • New York City
  • Rhea Bagaria, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Rhea Bagaria, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    The Lateral Edge

    Why talk to Rhea Bagaria, Esq.?

    Joseph Goldman joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's District of Columbia office in the Funds group.

    Rhea is a consummate professional. She masterfully guided me through the lateral process with her exceptional responsiveness and targeted strategy based on our conversations. Her effectiveness, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness were on clear display as she helped me secure my new role. I can't recommend Rhea enough if you're considering a lateral move.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Joseph Goldman

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • District of Columbia
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Nkem A. joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I highly recommend working with Evan! His knowledge and experience as a legal recruiter is unmatched. Evan was very straightforward, responsive, and worked hard to connect me with the appropriate personnel and resources I needed throughout the process. You cannot go wrong with choosing a recruiter like Evan!

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Nkem A.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Alex Locke joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Working with Jessica was an absolute pleasure. She spent the time to get to know my history, experiences and goals and then found many opportunities that fit my desired criteria. She checked in frequently and helped with interview prep. I highly recommend having Jessica in your corner.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Alex Locke

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher 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.

  • Jack Bergin
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jack Bergin

    Legal Recruiter

    Illapa Search

    Why talk to Jack Bergin?

    Loni Melillo Cardoso joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Jack was a fantastic recruiter. He is well-connected, has great market intelligence to share and skillfully guided me through my recent lateral move. Jack was transparent and friendly, sourced roles that aligned with my goals, helped me strategize each step and kept an open channel throughout the entire process. I would strongly recommend his services.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Loni Melillo Cardoso

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • New York City
  • Rhea Bagaria, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Rhea Bagaria, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    The Lateral Edge

    Why talk to Rhea Bagaria, Esq.?

    Joseph Goldman joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's District of Columbia office in the Funds group.

    Rhea is a consummate professional. She masterfully guided me through the lateral process with her exceptional responsiveness and targeted strategy based on our conversations. Her effectiveness, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness were on clear display as she helped me secure my new role. I can't recommend Rhea enough if you're considering a lateral move.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Joseph Goldman

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • District of Columbia
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Nkem A. joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I highly recommend working with Evan! His knowledge and experience as a legal recruiter is unmatched. Evan was very straightforward, responsive, and worked hard to connect me with the appropriate personnel and resources I needed throughout the process. You cannot go wrong with choosing a recruiter like Evan!

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Nkem A.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Alex Locke joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's New York City office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Working with Jessica was an absolute pleasure. She spent the time to get to know my history, experiences and goals and then found many opportunities that fit my desired criteria. She checked in frequently and helped with interview prep. I highly recommend having Jessica in your corner.

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

    Alex Locke

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP • New York City