Laterals

Lateral hires are integrated into our collaborative culture and supported by Kirkland’s talented teams and ample resources. From day one, attorneys are actively involved in substantive, meaningful work and have the autonomy to shape their careers.

Initial Impressions
00:50 min
Taj Clayton shares what attracted him to Kirkland.
Initial Impressions
00:50 min
Taj Clayton shares what attracted him to Kirkland.
Growing the Platform
01:26 min
Erin Nealy Cox's top three reasons for joining Kirkland.
Growing the Platform
01:26 min
Erin Nealy Cox's top three reasons for joining Kirkland.
Energy & Drive
01:54 min
Laura Steinke highlights the quality of Kirkland's people.
Energy & Drive
01:54 min
Laura Steinke highlights the quality of Kirkland's people.
Cultural Expectations
01:07 min
Richard Husseini speaks to the lore of Kirkland.
Cultural Expectations
01:07 min
Richard Husseini speaks to the lore of Kirkland.
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Perspectives

An Introduction to Kirkland

From day one, you are actively involved as an attorney at the Firm and given real freedom to shape your career

Apply Now — Positions Available

View open U.S. lateral positions and submit an application

Attorney Benefits

Our progressive benefits, services and programs provide balance to help attorneys achieve personal and professional success

Kirkland’s Open Assignment System
2:27 min
One of the things that sets Kirkland apart is the open assignment system. The Firm’s workflow philosophy uniquely enables associates to take ownership of their careers while simultaneously providing them with an integrated support network. Associates have agency over the types of matters they’re working on, with whom they’re working and what their experience is going to be like at Kirkland.
Kirkland’s Open Assignment System
2:27 min
One of the things that sets Kirkland apart is the open assignment system. The Firm’s workflow philosophy uniquely enables associates to take ownership of their careers while simultaneously providing them with an integrated support network. Associates have agency over the types of matters they’re working on, with whom they’re working and what their experience is going to be like at Kirkland.
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Featured Content

Colleagues for Life

We owe our success to our people — present and past — and are dedicated to remaining colleagues for life

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We strive to build and maintain a culture that gathers strength from our differences and fosters belonging

Pro Bono

We are dedicated to providing free legal services to clients who cannot afford counsel

Recognition

Who We Are

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