Staff Attorney Opportunities

Paul, Weiss staff attorneys are hired on an as-needed basis to assist with specific assignments. Staff attorneys initially sign three-month contracts, which are renewable depending on their performance and the needs of the assignment.

The starting salary for staff attorneys is $100,000. Staff attorneys are evaluated biannually and are eligible for merit-based bonuses.

Staff attorneys also receive the following benefits: medical, dental, disability, and life insurance; 401(k); bar registration; American Express Corporate Card; health club reimbursement; training (firm-sponsored CLE, PLI, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.); business cards; firm holidays and vacation time; and inclusion in department and firm events.

Paul, Weiss is currently accepting applications for staff attorney positions in our New York and Washington, D.C. offices.

Candidates for New York positions must be admitted to practice in the State of New York. For consideration please submit a cover letter, resume and copy of your law school transcript to .

Candidates for Washington, D.C. positions must be admitted to practice in the District of Columbia. For consideration please submit a cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to recrwash@paulweiss.com.