JUDICIAL CLERKS
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“Each day at McGuireWoods, I apply the skills I developed as a judicial clerk: drafting appellate briefs and dispositive motions in district court, analyzing novel issues of statutory and constitutional law, and preparing my colleagues and myself for oral arguments. The teams are collaborative and tight-knit; we have fun here. The firm values clerks.”
GRACE GREENE SIMMONS
ASSOCIATE
FORMER U.S. SUPREME COURT CLERK AND
FORMER U.S. COURT OF APPEALS CLERK
McGuireWoods seeks judicial clerks across offices and practice groups. Candidates are welcome to apply during or immediately following their clerkship. More information about the clerk recruiting process can be found below in the FAQs and candidates may apply by clicking the apply now button below. To search McGuireWoods attorneys by clerkship, go to our People page.
Questions? See our FAQs and contact attorney recruiting managers Betsy Key or Jessica Orozco.
“McGuireWoods greatly values the experience gained through judicial clerkships. The firm provides opportunities to apply that experience to complex legal matters in a culture defined by excellence, integrity and client service. We are fortunate to have a deep bench of former clerks from every level of the state and federal courts, and we are always looking to add to it.”
JONATHAN Y. ELLIS
PARTNER
FORMER U.S. SUPREME COURT CLERK AND
FORMER U.S. COURT OF APPEALS CLERK
Inclusion and Belonging
McGuireWoods continues to build an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates the different voices and perspectives of lawyers and business professionals. We recognize that leveraging difference across all dimensions of identity are central to our success.
McGuireWoods encourages qualified applicants of every race, ethnicity, culture, gender and sexual orientation to apply for a job and grow their careers with us.
Benefits
McGuireWoods cares about the health and well-being of lawyers and business professionals. The firm offers a competitive benefits package that includes back-up care and flexible hours.
Colleagues who care about their work, clients and each other are key to the firm’s success. If this sounds like you, review our open positions.