Appellate Associate

Venable LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP's Washington, DC office seeks an experienced appellate associate or federal appellate judicial clerk to join the Administrative and Regulatory Litigation Group.

The role offers high-stakes work on Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional matters, with substantial responsibility in brief writing, case analysis, and client counseling on rulemakings.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience must include a federal appellate judicial clerkship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appellate briefs and amicus briefs for high-stakes matters.
• Counsel clients on rulemakings and emerging administrative-law issues.
• Advise on administrative and constitutional law matters.

Skills

Research skills

Strong writing

Analytical ability

Appellate experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

DC Bar admission / eligibility

Job description

Venable LLP's Administrative and Regulatory Litigation Group seeks an experienced appellate associate or federal appellate judicial clerk to join the practice in the Washington, DC office.

Launched in January 2026, the group is a small, growing team focused on appellate and regulatory litigation, working on complex administrative and constitutional law matters. The position offers the opportunity to take substantial responsibility for high-stakes cases, including Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional challenges, appellate and amicus briefs, and client counseling on rulemakings and emerging administrative-law issues. The group combines the close collaboration and hands-on experience of a small, government-focused practice with Venable's broader regulatory and litigation resources.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills and a strong interest in appellate, administrative, and constitutional law. Experience must include a federal appellate judicial clerkship. All submissions must include a resume and law school transcripts. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must be admitted to, or pursuing admission to, the DC Bar.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.