Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Associate

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC is seeking attorneys to join our Litigation practice. Ideal candidates will have one to six years of complex commercial litigation experience in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Candidates must be admitted to the practice in the District of Columbia.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of complex commercial litigation experience in state and federal courts, plus arbitrations or other ADR proceedings.
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and strong academic credentials are required.
• Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Excellent writing skills

Strong academic credentials

Education

Bar admission in DC

Job description

Overview

• Required experience in complex commercial litigation across both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Posting details

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking highly qualified attorneys to join our Litigation practice. Ideal candidates will have one to six years of complex commercial litigation experience in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. This is a great opportunity to join an exceptional litigation practice with many opportunities and sophisticated work. Candidates must be admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP offers a competitive salary structure as well as a robust offering of benefits to all of its employees and attorneys. Compensation is based upon the roles and responsibilities of the position, the experience and education of the applicant and/or employee and is aligned with internal pay equity within Kirkland & Ellis LLP itself. The hiring salary range for this position is between $225,000 and $390,000. These figures are not representative of the full compensation range for this position.