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U.S. Associate- Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

Linklaters Americas
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2026
The Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team is looking for an exceptional mid-level associate to join the New York or Washington D.C. office. U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or D.C. Bar required. Candidate should have significant experience in complex commercial litigation, including preparing/drafting and filing legal documents (ex. pleadings, discovery, motions), running discovery and document production in large cases, and taking or defending depositions. Clerkship experience, particularly at the federal level, is also preferred. Candidate must be proactive and team-oriented. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

This is a terrific opportunity to join a busy and growing practice advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters.

Application requires a resume, transcript and writing sample. Cover letters are optional. Guidance for the writing sample:

  • Draft briefs are optimal, or anything else written from an advocate’s perspective
  • Nothing co-written or edited by another
  • No more than 1500 words (please include a word count)

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $260,000 and $390,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the firm.

This position is open to recruiter submissions.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Salary : $260,000 - $390,000

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