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Government Investigations & White Collar Associate

Nixon Peabody LLP
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our team has extensive proficiency in counseling, investigating, defending, and litigating all forms of government inquiry. Our nationwide representation includes managing matters from the investigation and grand jury stages through trial and, if necessary, appeal and collateral proceedings. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and organizations that receive civil investigative demands, subpoenas, or any other requests for information from federal prosecutors, state prosecutors or investigative agencies.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.

  • Washington, DC: $250,000 to $300,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.



Our Government Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate to join our Washington, DC office.

Qualified candidates will have three to five years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and analytical skills and will have completed a clerkship. Demonstrated written advocacy experience in the defense of government investigations, government enforcement litigation and related complex civil fraud litigation is preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

Salary : $250,000 - $300,000

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