Communications Associate - Junior Level - California

Location : California Offices

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a junior associate to join our thriving communications practice, which has been recognized as "Law Firm of the Year" in Communications Law by Best Lawyers & U.S. News. The position is focused on representing telecommunications, cable, wireless and other service providers before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Federal Communications Commission, and related litigation and transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have previously worked at the CPUC or have at least one year of law firm experience as an associate representing clients before the CPUC or another state or federal agency. This is an excellent opportunity to receive mentorship and grow in this exciting practice area. Strong writing and research skills and excellent academic credentials are required. California bar admission is highly preferred, but we will consider applications from out-of-state candidates who commit to joining the California bar after joining the firm. The candidate can be based in our San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Culver City offices.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

The Firm's Communications Group has long been a leader in advising providers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the telecommunications and technology sectors. We provide sophisticated legal guidance tailored to our clients' needs and have a deep commitment to supporting cutting-edge developments in the industry. Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to work on high-impact matters and develop your career in a supportive and collegial environment.

Application Instructions To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and a writing sample to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter. In your application, include a brief explanation of your interest in this role and highlight relevant regulatory, policy, or transactional experience. We are not accepting third party submissions at this time.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in San Francisco or Los Angeles is $205,000 to $225,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include : voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. https : / / selfapply.dwt.com / viSelfApply / viRecruitSelfApply / RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=5&FilterJobCategoryID=11&FilterJobID=658