Associate Application: Judicial Clerks

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

$235K — $455K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Judicial clerk experience in a relevant field.
  • Strong analytical skills for complex legal issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Detail-oriented and organized work style.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in legal research for corporate, litigation, estates & personal, and tax cases.
  • Draft legal documents and memoranda under supervision.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.
  • Prepare for court hearings and trials as necessary.
  • Participate in client meetings to gather case insights.

Benefits

  • Exposure to diverse legal practices across multiple fields.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Friendly and inclusive work culture in multiple U.S. offices.
  • Chance to work alongside leading legal professionals in the industry.
Full Job Description
Sullivan & Cromwell is seeking current judicial clerks who are interested in joining the Firm's General Practice (corporate), Litigation, Estates & Personal, and Tax Groups. We are reviewing judicial clerk applications for all of our U.S. offices (Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, and Washington D.C.) on a rolling basis.

Salary

The associate base salary is tied to assigned associate class year. The standard scale is included below.
  • 1st year (Class of 2025): $235,000
  • 2nd year (Class of 2024): $245,000
  • 3rd year (Class of 2023): $270,000
  • 4th year (Class of 2022): $320,000
  • 5th year (Class of 2021): $385,000
  • 6th year (Class of 2020): $410,000
  • 7th year (Class of 2019): $440,000
  • 8th year (Class of 2018): $455,000
  • 9th year (Class of 2017): $455,000



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