Communications Associate - Junior to Mid-Level - Washington, D.C.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a dynamic and skilled junior to midlevel associate (2nd to 5th year) to join our thriving nationally recognized communications practice in our Washington D.C. office. The position is focused on representing telecommunications, cable, wireless and other service providers before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state public utility commissions (PUC), and local jurisdictions related to litigation and transactional matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Support our clients building broadband networks around the country.
• Engage litigation like skills with state courts, FCC, PUC and local jurisdictions.
• Handle negotiations for complex contracts.
• Conduct legal research and write transactional documents with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies.
• Multi-task and adapt to the evolving landscape of the Federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients, receiving real responsibility early in your career.

What We’re Looking For:

• The ideal candidate will have experience with infrastructure deployment matters, such as pole attachments, small cells and siting matters, and have worked at the FCC or a state communications regulatory agency or have at least one year of law firm experience as a regulatory associate representing clients before the FCC or another state or federal agency.
• Problem-Solver: Creativity and a solutions-oriented approach are key. We want someone who can see around corners and anticipate client needs.
• Team Player: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Be comfortable working closely with others, mentoring junior team members, and partnering with clients.
• Drive: You thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and are eager to take on meaningful work that drives the industry forward.

What You Bring:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in communications law.
• Broadband sector experience preferred; infrastructure deployment experience is a major bonus.
• Proven experience with advocacy and dispute resolution, preferably with regulatory commissions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases, either independently or under supervision.
• Exceptional writing skills and proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to multi-task and think quickly in a fast-paced legal environment.
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with a commitment to excellent client service.
• Admission to practice law in Washington, D.C.

Why Davis Wright Tremaine?

At Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team at the forefront of communications law. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile cases and develop your expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

Join Us!

If you are a motivated and skilled communications associate looking to advance your career in a dynamic practice group, and want to be part of a firm where your contributions are recognized and valued, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a brief writing sample (10 pages max). Let’s shape the future of class action law together.

We are not accepting third party submissions.

We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success.  We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.  We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $205,000 to $290,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program.  For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year.  Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm.  Additional voluntary benefits programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

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