Supreme Court & Appellate Associate (2–4 yrs) – Clerkship

Hogan Lovells

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 235,000 - 310,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice seeks a talented associate with 2–4 years of experience following law school graduation, including at least one appellate clerkship, to join our Washington, D.C. team.

The role offers substantial responsibility and client contact, contributing to all phases of appellate litigation from strategy to briefing and oral argument preparation. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

J.D. degree from a top law school with an outstanding academic record.
2–4 years of legal experience after law school graduation.
At least one federal or state appellate court clerkship; federal appellate clerkship preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft and edit briefs, petitions for certiorari, amicus briefs, and other appellate filings.
Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, administrative, and commercial issues.
Prepare legal memoranda, client counseling materials, and strategic assessments.
Participate in moot courts and oral argument preparation.
Work with trial teams to preserve appellate issues and develop litigation strategy.
Collaborate closely with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives relating to appellate advocacy and emerging legal issues.