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New York City

New York City is home to the largest legal market in the US and boasts some of the world’s premier law firms, representing clients across industries ranging from financial institutions, consumer products companies, and retailers.

The applicants will collaborate as part of a team to defend the City in complex federal court litigation that targets City programs like education, health care, prison conditions, foster care, public assistance benefits, freedom of information and campaign finance/election law. Additionally, our General Litigation Division frequently handles class actions seeking money damages or injunctive relief against any possible violations to statute or constitution.

Candidates for admission to NYS law practice must be graduates of an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing as members. Civil litigators with strong analytical, writing, organizational abilities and strong judgment. Travel may be necessary depending on client meetings and court appearances.

Washington D.C.

Washington, DC serves as the capital of the United States and thus offers attorneys an ideal setting for working for government or becoming specialists in one area of law. Hill positions allow young attorneys to tackle major policy and legal issues early in their careers while managing substantial responsibilities at junior levels and making invaluable contacts in both government and business sectors. Large firms’ DC offices may serve as gateways into government work for young associates as well as attract specialists interested in regulatory practices like antitrust (both litigation and merger clearance), international trade or capital markets regulation.

Washington, DC offers an ideal working environment for professionals looking to become specialists in specific practice areas, while summer class sizes tend to be smaller compared to NYC and a local connection or interest in government-related work can give an edge in getting hired. In particular, The Washington Lawyers’ Committee can be an excellent career path if advocacy on civil rights or social justice issues interests you.

Los Angeles

Wilson Sonsini offers two offices in Los Angeles to serve the legal needs of high-stakes litigation or public company transactions, creating an atmosphere conducive to cultivating your legal skills while progressing your career. Our teams welcome law clerks, interns and provisionally licensed lawyers – so don’t delay, apply today!

Are You Looking to Join the City Attorney’s Office? Please use RAMP (Riverside Area Municipal Procurement Portal).