Entry-Level Legal Associate — Amicus Briefs & Constitutional

Cato Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Vacation/Sick leave

Job summary

The Cato Institute invites applicants with a law degree to apply for our entry level Legal Associate Program at the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies. The role covers drafting and editing amicus briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts, with intensive training and mentorship.

The position is hybrid in Washington, DC, starting in Summer 2027 with a starting salary of $96,000 and opportunities to work on related policy projects and scholarship programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree ( JD ) and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Typically 0–2 years of legal experience for this entry level program.
• Strong writing, research, and briefing skills for Supreme Court work.

Responsibilities

• Draft amicus briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts.
• Develop legal arguments and communicate with party counsel.
• Research, edit, and draft briefs; contribute to related projects.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Amicus briefs

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

The Cato Institute invites applicants with a law degree to apply for our entry level Legal Associate Program at the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies. The role covers drafting and editing amicus briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts, with intensive training and mentorship.

The position is hybrid in Washington, DC, starting in Summer 2027 with a starting salary of $96,000 and opportunities to work on related policy projects and scholarship programs.