21 September 2026
Compensation
$310,000 – $365,000
Key requirements
Four to five years of post-JD experience Juris Doctor Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based Experience with congressional inquiries and the litigation or regulatory inquiries that arise in response
TrendsThe role
WilmerHale seeks a Congressional Investigations Associate with 4-5 years of PQE to join its Litigation practice in Washington D.C. This role will focus on representing clients in congressional inquiries and related litigation or regulatory matters.
What you'll do
- Handle formal inquiries and formal committee requests and subpoenas
- Manage discovery
- Draft testimony
- Guide witnesses through preparation
- Oversee public relations
- Coordinate multi-branch strategies to address overlapping governmental inquiries
What we're looking for
Four to five years of post-JD experience
Juris Doctor
Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based
Experience with congressional inquiries and the litigation or regulatory inquiries that arise in response
Strong writing skills
Strong analytical skills
Willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment
Prior Congressional staff experience· nice to have
Benefits
Highly competitive total compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits
Hybrid working
Hiring contacts
RH
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Congressional Investigations Senior Associate
WilmerHale · Washington D.C. · $310,000 – $365,000
Washington D.C. · $310,000 – $365,000