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A career with Hausfeld provides a distinctive opportunity to work at a different kind of law firm.

Summer Associate – 2027

Hausfeld is seeking applications for 2027 summer associates from second- or third-year law students to work as an integral part of its Washington, DC practice. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the plaintiffs’ bar. With more than 80 lawyers in the US, and more than 70 in Europe, the majority of whom work in antitrust, our expertise is unrivaled. In addition to antitrust, Hausfeld attorneys litigate mass torts, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, sports law and human rights cases. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions.

Ideal candidates will have exceptional legal research and writing skills, and relevant background or interest in the firm’s practice areas. We are looking for candidates who are team players, self-starters, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

While we are currently not actively reviewing applications, we encourage interested candidates to submit their materials for consideration. Interviews are expected to be held during the upcoming spring semester.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

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1L Diversity Fellowship Program 2026 (Washington DC)

Hausfeld's 1L Diversity Fellowship program provides a unique summer employment opportunity for exceptional first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Fellows are awarded a spot in the firm’s summer associate program in Washington D.C., and a $10,000 scholarship towards their 2L academic year. Fellows are paired with two firm mentors (a partner and an associate) who, in addition to the summer associate committee, provide support and structured feedback on work assignments and guidance on law firm culture and social events throughout the summer.

Applications will be considered on the following factors:

Demonstrated commitment to promoting DEI in their communities and/or in the legal profession
Academic and leadership achievements
Life experiences that have shaped values (including a commitment to DEI) and professional goals including any obstacles or challenges (financial or otherwise) encountered in advancing career objectives
A desire to practice at a plaintiff-side global law firm

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and must include a 1–2-page personal statement, resume, transcript, and short writing sample.

Applications will be accepted from November 17, 2025 - January 16, 2026.

The weekly salary for the 1L Diversity Fellowship is $2,800 plus a $10,000 scholarship towards the recipients 2L academic year.

Hausfeld is a leading global law firm specializing in complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs in the areas of antitrust, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, commercial & financial disputes, and human rights, often with an international dimension. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the bar. Applicants should be enthusiastic about this mission-driven work and the opportunity to dive into complex problem-solving challenges.

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STAFF ATTORNEY

Hausfeld is currently seeking Staff Attorneys for the firm’s Washington, DC, San Francisco, Philadelphia or New York office. Staff Attorneys are primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding documents produced in discovery. Staff attorneys may also conduct legal and factual research, draft memos, help prepare for depositions, and assist with other discovery-related tasks.

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the District of Columbia, California, Pennsylvania or New York (or eligible for admission). Prior document review and/or litigation experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates must hold a JD from an accredited law school; LLM degrees will not be accepted in lieu of a JD.

Staff Attorney positions are full-time positions. Staff Attorneys work a hybrid schedule and are encouraged to work in the office two days per week.

Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits including health insurance benefits, 401k benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs and more. The salary range for this position is $72,500 - $95,000 annually.

Hausfeld ranks among the world’s leading claimants’ litigation law firms, renowned for its ability to prosecute and resolve complex disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals in the areas of antitrust/competition, financial services, sports and entertainment, environmental, mass torts, consumer protection, and human rights, often with an international dimension. With more than 170 lawyers in the U.S. and Europe, the firm’s expertise is unrivaled.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for lay-off, termination, compensation, and benefits.

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Associate

Are you an ambitious lawyer with a passion for complex legal issues? Do you want to work on groundbreaking cases against, for example, Big Tech or the pharmaceutical industry? At Hausfeld, you have the opportunity to use your legal expertise to support claimants in (mass) damage proceedings. Our cases are at the intersection of civil liability law, international private law, competition law, and regulations on unfair trade practices.

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