Fenwick & West

Litigation Associate (Post-Clerkship)

Fenwick & West$225K — $390K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current federal judicial clerks with 1-3 years of experience post-clerkship
  • Eligible to sit/waive into the state's bar exam where applying
  • Strong foundation in litigation, particularly in intellectual property and commercial disputes
  • Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
  • Commitment to collaborating within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex litigation cases
  • Manage a variety of cases involving intellectual property disputes
  • Oversee securities and regulatory enforcement matters
  • Engage in high-value commercial litigation
  • Provide substantive legal support from day one.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare program
  • Life insurance options
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness initiatives for physical and mental health support.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Fenwick & West is seeking current federal judicial clerks with one to three years of experience to join our Litigation practice group after clerking. This is an outstanding opportunity for early-career litigators to work alongside leading lawyers on complex, precedent-setting matters for some of the world's most innovative technology and life sciences companies.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team handling a diverse docket spanning intellectual property disputes, securities and regulatory enforcement matters, and high-value general commercial litigation. Associates at Fenwick are given meaningful substantive responsibility from day one.

We require that the candidate be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Please include the term of your clerskhip in your cover letter and indicate when you would be available to join.

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:
$225,000 - $390,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

About Fenwick & West

Fenwick & West is a law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to technology and life sciences clients of national and international prominence. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has additional offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and Shanghai. Fenwick & West has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States for technology and life sciences companies and has a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and innovative solutions to its clients.
Learn more about Fenwick & West
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$350 million
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