Supreme Court & Appellate Associate - Judicial Clerks - 2027

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•Any US Office, UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

Orrick is recruiting judicial clerks for associate positions in its nationwide Supreme Court & Appellate practice. The practice handles high-profile, bet-the-company and industry-changing appeals, as well as an appellate-eyes-at-trial practice focused on key motions and issue preservation at the trial court level. The firm seeks candidates dedicated to excellence who want to work in a collegial, informal, diverse, team-oriented environment. Judicial clerks joining Orrick directly from a clerkship on a federal court or the highest court in any state or the District of Columbia receive a significant bonus. Orrick also provides compensation and seniority credit for time spent clerking, including multiple clerkships. Applicants should apply online with a resume, J.D. transcript, and writing sample. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Orrick emphasizes collegiality and aims to make its practices professionally and personally rewarding. The firm offers connections with peers and mentors, training and mentoring programs, retreats, academies, and shadowing opportunities. The expected salary range is $235,000–$310,000. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance. The firm offers elective health benefits, well-being programs, care benefits, disability coverage, parental leave, health savings account contributions where applicable, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) program, Flexible Time Off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a judicial clerk; a federal or state appellate court clerkship is preferred.
A completed J.D. from an accredited law school.
Excellent academic credentials.
Excellent legal research, writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong academic credentials, superb writing and oral communication skills, and the ability to work as a team player.
Highly motivated and proactive.

Nice To Haves

Judicial clerkship experience at a federal or state appellate court.

Responsibilities

Handle appellate matters in a practice that includes bet-the-company and industry-changing appeals.
Support the appellate-eyes-at-trial practice, including key motions and issue preservation at the trial court level.

Benefits

Significant bonus for judicial clerks joining directly from a clerkship on a federal court or the highest court in any state or the District of Columbia.
Compensation and seniority credit for time spent clerking, including multiple clerkships.
Annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Mental well-being programs.
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave benefits.
Health savings account contributions, where applicable.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) program.
Flexible Time Off.
Paid holidays.
Training and mentoring programs, retreats, academies, and shadowing opportunities.