International Trade Mid-Level Associate

KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking a talented mid-level associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its International Trade Practice in Washington, DC. This role focuses on trade remedies matters and requires experience in advising clients on international trade compliance and import competition.

The ideal candidate will handle significant responsibilities such as representing clients in administrative and litigation proceedings, conducting legal research, and collaborating with colleagues on integrated client matters.

The salary range is $275,000 - $305,000, complemented by competitive benefits including health coverage and a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience practicing international trade law.
• Experience at a law firm, government agency, or both.
• Demonstrated experience handling Title VII matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on trade remedies, enforcement, and compliance issues.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analyze trade data.

Skills

International trade compliance

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking a talented mid-level associate (4–6 years of experience) to join its leading International Trade Practice in the firm’s Washington, DC office, with a primary focus on trade remedies matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings and tariff-related trade policy issues. The successful candidate will have meaningful experience advising clients with U.S. and global manufacturing operations on legal matters involving international trade compliance and import competition. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced partners on sophisticated matters across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on trade remedies, enforcement, and compliance issues
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Prepare briefs, comments, petitions, and other written advocacy work product
• Conduct legal research and analyze trade data and related business records to develop allegations and arguments
• Collaborate with colleagues across the International Trade Practice, including Customs, Export Controls and Sanctions, and Trade Policy, as well as other firm groups (particularly Government Relations and Public Policy), on integrated client matters

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience practicing international trade law with a strong emphasis on trade remedies (Title VII) matters
• Experience at a law firm, government agency, or both
• Demonstrated experience handling Title VII matters, including investigations, administrative reviews, enforcement proceedings, and appellate litigation
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice law in the District of Columbia
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working effectively in a team-oriented environment

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in Washington, DC if selected for the role. Salary Range: $275,000 - $305,000. Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our comprehensive benefits program helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address your personal and family needs. Programs include health benefits, life insurance and disability income protection, paid parental leave, retirement savings and planning, college coaching, child and elder care offerings, and more. We currently have a hybrid work policy.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).