2027 Judicial Clerk General Application

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking judicial clerks with strong litigation exposure. The firm operates across offices worldwide and handles cases in federal and state trials, appellate courts, and various dispute resolution forums.

Applicants should submit a transcript, resume, and indicate the desired practice area. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $260,000 annually, with actual salary based on prior legal experience and other

Qualifications

• Submit transcript, resume, and indicate the practice area of interest.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation teams by researching and drafting in federal and state trial and appellate courts, and in arbitrations and other dispute proceedings.
• Assist clerks upon joining the firm and coordinate with summer associates pursuing clerkships.

Job description

Former judicial clerks play a vital role throughout the firm, particularly in our litigation‑based practices, which consistently rank among the best in the industry. Our litigators are based in our offices across the world and represent clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts, before administrative tribunals, and in arbitrations, mediations and other dispute resolution procedures. We frequently are involved in the most complex cases, handling high‑profile matters across a broad range of litigation disciplines. While the firm recruits judicial clerks year‑round, clerks interested in joining the firm in the fall should apply in the winter prior.

In addition to supporting summer associates who wish to pursue clerkships before joining the firm as associates, we actively recruit judicial clerks who did not participate in our Summer Associate Program. Those clerks may submit an application here. Candidates must submit a transcript, resume, and indicate the practice area in which they are interested.

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $260,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on prior legal experience and other job‑related factors, consistent with applicable law. Associates who clerk for one year are treated as members of their graduating classes for seniority and salary purposes. Skadden also provides a starting bonus for judicial clerks. Visit Associate Salary Information for compensation details. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year‑end bonus.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].

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