Litigation Associate, Washington, D.C. · Vault Top 10 Firm

Litigation associate position at a Vault Top 10 firm in Washington, D.C. for lawyers finishing judicial clerkships in fall 2026. The firm builds its litigation bench from the clerkship pipeline and expects lawyers to take on substantive work immediately.

The work:

• Commercial litigation across state and federal courts
• Early client contact and substantive case responsibility
• Training from experienced litigators
• Legal writing, research, and courtroom practice

What they're looking for:

• Strong academic record and exceptional writing ability
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and collaborative drive
• Attention to detail and willingness to take on complexity
• Evidence of ambition and engagement through academic standing or extracurricular involvement

Compensation: $225,000–$310,000.