Washington, DC – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 365,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Washington, DC is seeking an attorney with at least five years of appellate experience to join the Issues and Appeals practice as a full-time, partnership-track associate.

Candidates should have strong research and writing skills; an appellate clerkship is strongly preferred and licensure in the applicable jurisdiction within one year of joining.

The position may sit in DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston and offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in issues and appeals work.
• Strong academic record with excellent research and writing abilities.
• Appellate clerkship strongly preferred and licensure within one year of joining.

Responsibilities

• Support the Issues and Appeals practice as a full-time, partnership-track associate.
• Contribute to appellate strategy, briefing, and court filings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Appellate experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Job description

Washington, DC – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

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September 23, 2026

Hunton’s Litigation team seeks an attorney with at least five years (class of 2021) of experience to join their Issues and Appeals practice group. This full-time, partnership-track associate position will provide overall support to this growing practice. The ideal candidate will have appellate experience, a strong academic record, as well as excellent research, writing and analytical skills. An appellate judicial clerkship is strongly preferred. This position can sit in either the Washington, DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston office. Licensure in the jurisdiction to which a candidate is applying is preferred, and in any event required within one year of joining the firm. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $365,000 - $435,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

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