Junior Commercial Litigation Associate

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis LLP seeks a junior associate to join its Litigation practice in Washington, DC after completing a judicial clerkship in fall 2027. The ideal candidate focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court, with excellent writing, attention to detail, and strong academics.

The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The posted salary range for this position is $225,000 to $310,000, with compensation aligned to roles and responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Focus on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court.
• Join a premier litigation team in Washington, DC.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Attention to detail

Strong academic credentials

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

• The role requires joining the firm following the completion of a judicial clerkship in fall 2027.
• The ideal candidate will focus on complex commercial litigation in both state and federal court.

Posting details

Kirkland & Ellis is actively seeking a junior associate to join the Litigation practice group in our Washington, DC office following the completion of a judicial clerkship in fall 2027. Our ideal candidate would have a focus on complex commercial litigation in both state and federal court. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required.

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 $310,000. These figures are not representative of the full compensation range for this position.