Associate Application: Judicial Clerks

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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

Qualifications

  • Active judicial clerkship status within the U.S.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Experience in corporate, litigation, estates, or tax law preferred.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in legal research and analysis for various cases.
  • Draft legal documents, briefs, and memos.
  • Collaborate with attorneys on case preparation and strategy.
  • Participate in client meetings and case discussions.
  • Maintain organized case files and documentation.

Benefits

  • Access to a variety of practice areas including corporate and litigation.
  • Opportunities to work in prestigious U.S. offices across major cities.
  • Rolling application review process allows flexibility in submission.
  • Potential for high-level mentorship from experienced legal professionals.
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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