Careers

Careers

Kellogg Hansen attracts and retains the finest legal talent to join us in a high-energy and challenging practice that encourages teamwork and camaraderie. From its inception, the firm has been based on the idea that, if given the opportunity, talented young attorneys not only can handle substantial responsibility but also can produce outstanding results. In addition, by the end of the year, associates — including many who started at the firm in 2021 or 2022 — took or defended more than 50 depositions. These cases are not exceptions. We are confident that the opportunities available at this firm — to play an integral part in challenging litigation — are unrivaled anywhere else in the country.

 

To apply send an email containing your resume and law school transcript with attention to Scott Angstreich.

 

With uncommon exceptions, our incoming associates join the firm following their completion of one or more federal court clerkships. We typically begin reviewing resumes no earlier than mid-October for associate positions to start in the fall of the following year.





Kellogg Hansen Associate Accomplishments

Mark Hirschboeck and Kyle Wood

each questioned multiple witnesses during a two-day arbitration hearing in a breach of contract case on behalf of an international labor union.

Christopher Young and Eliana Pfeffer

are serving as lead counsel in an arbitration for a doctor against his former clinic and colleagues, which will include delivering opening and closing statements and conducting all witness examinations during a five-day arbitration.

Jimmy Ruck

argued on behalf of Verizon in the Third Circuit, where he successfully defended a district court's preemption ruling and persuaded the panel to revisit and overrule prior circuit precedent.

Aaseesh Polavarapu

successfully argued on behalf of SiteLock in opposition to a motion in limine during a pretrial conference in a breach of contract and trademark infringement case in Arizona federal court.

Cassie Redlingshafer and Alex Parkinson

each cross-examined witnesses as part of a multi-billion-dollar arbitration between two multinational corporations.

Kevin Horvitz

argued and won a motion to dismiss on behalf of ControlCase in Virginia State Court in a dispute between former business partners, in which the plaintiffs sought more than $10 million in damages.

Geoffrey Block, Derek Reinbold and Daren Zhang

have argued in the Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits on behalf of inmates in pro bono matters.

Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy is available here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Eran Swartz at 202.367.7764 or staffrecruiting@kellogghansen.com for assistance.

Summer associates at Kellogg Hansen have the chance to assist with legal research, take part of research and discovery for groundbreaking cases, and gain skills for future law careers. As our recruiting does not take place on campus, a summer associateship is a unique opportunity to get to know your future teammates and colleagues after the completion of law school and a federal clerkship.

 

To apply, please send an email containing your resume and law school transcript with attention to Silvija Strikis.

 

Please note, our 2025 summer program is now full. We will begin to accept applications for the 2026 summer program in July 2025.

Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy is available here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Eran Swartz at 202.367.7764 or staffrecruiting@kellogghansen.com for assistance.

Kellogg Hansen has a reputation for excellence that is due in large part to the talent, dedication, and loyalty of our professional staff. Their contributions and initiative are fundamental to our success in serving the needs of our clients.

If you would like to learn more about Kellogg Hansen or wish to apply for a position, please see our full list of open positions.

Paralegals

Paralegals at Kellogg Hansen work closely with the firm’s attorneys at both the appellate and trial level. As an integral part of our litigation teams, the firm’s paralegals understand that trial preparation begins with the filing of the complaint, and they work efficiently to manage complex matters. The firm’s paralegal team members have diverse experience and talents, and several hold law degrees. All are respected colleagues and enable the efficient and successful progress of our matters.

Legal Administrative Assistants

Assistants are a critical part of the firm’s litigation and trial teams and provide outstanding support to the firm’s attorneys and other members. Administrative assistants are a diverse group of career assistants and recent college graduates. Assistants work independently with attorneys, as well as in a team environment with paralegals and other administrative professionals to ensure the effective support of the firm’s matters.

Researchers

The research group provides factual support, produces fact reports, and analyzes data for legal, regulatory, and legislative filings and presentations. While the group initially focused on the analysis of the U.S. telecommunications industry and federal and state telecommunications policy, it has expanded over time to support all of the firm’s practice areas. The research group has been instrumental in many of the firm’s significant projects, including the review of mergers and acquisitions by the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission, fact reports on the competition for local and special access telecommunications services, and publication of the Federal Telecommunications Law treatise and its supplements.

Administrative

Our administrative departments comprise dedicated professionals committed to providing excellent service. We provide a full range of support services in the following administrative departments: accounting, human resources, information technology services, library, operations, and records management.

Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy is available here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Eran Swartz at 202.367.7764 or staffrecruiting@kellogghansen.com for assistance.

Kellogg Hansen is committed to enhancing your well-being. As such, we have curated a comprehensive array of benefits designed to empower, support, and elevate your professional and personal life. From fostering a culture of growth and development to prioritizing your health and work-life harmony, our benefits reflect our dedication to your success.

Attorney Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (including domestic partners)
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Parental leave with full pay and benefits (12 weeks for caregivers, plus 8 weeks medical leave for the associate or staff attorney who gives birth)
  • Flex-time arrangements for new parents returning from parental leave
  • Funds for eligible fertility treatment, fertility preservation, maternity, menopause, adoption and surrogacy expenses
  • Emergency back-up childcare
  • Associates may contribute to the firm’s 401(k) plan, to the maximum permitted by law. In addition, the firm contributes annually to each associate’s 401(k) account. All 401(k) account balances vest immediately.
  • Hybrid work option
  • Home internet and cell phone reimbursements
  • Office budget for upgrades
  • Reimbursement for CLE requirements and state bar dues
  • Moving expense reimbursement
  • Pre-tax deductions for the cost of Metro and parking
  • Onsite fitness center access
  • Access to confidential mental health resources through firm’s employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (including domestic partners)
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Robust parental leave benefits
  • Funds for eligible fertility treatment, fertility preservation, maternity, menopause, adoption and surrogacy expenses
  • Emergency back-up childcare
  • May contribute to the firm’s 401(k) plan, to the maximum permitted by law. In addition, the firm contributes annually to each 401(k) account. All 401(k) account balances vest immediately.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $2000/annually
  • Hybrid work option
  • Home internet and cell phone reimbursements
  • Pre-tax deductions for the cost of Metro and parking
  • Onsite fitness center access
  • Access to confidential mental health resources through firm’s employee assistance program (EAP)