Washington, DC – Issues & Appeals Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an Issues & Appeals Associate with 2–4 years of appellate experience and a strong academic record. The candidate will support a growing practice with research, writing, and analytical work; an appellate clerkship is strongly preferred and licensure within one year is required.

This full-time, partnership-track opportunity can sit in Washington, DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package based on experience

Qualifications

• Two to four years of appellate experience and a strong academic record.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills are required.
• An appellate judicial clerkship is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support to the Issues & Appeals practice group.
• Conduct legal research, draft briefs and assist with appellate filings and briefing.

Skills

Appellate experience

Strong academic record

Research and writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Washington, DC – Issues & Appeals Associate

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September 23, 2026

Hunton’s Litigation team seeks an attorney with two to four years (class of 2024 – class of 2022) 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 $235,000 - $310,000. 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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