Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate to join its nationally recognized Communications practice in San Francisco or Los Angeles. The associate will work on sophisticated telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and technology matters before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and related state and federal agencies and courts. This role offers the opportunity to advise innovative clients on cutting-edge regulatory, policy, litigation, and compliance matters involving communications technologies, emerging platforms, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection issues.
DWT’s Communications Practice has been recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” in Communications Law by Best Lawyers and U.S. News and is widely known for representing leading telecommunications providers, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Represent telecommunications, broadband, wireless, cable, and technology clients before the CPUC, FCC, and other state and federal agencies
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, agency filings, comments, briefs, and other regulatory and litigation-related documents
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance, telecommunications policy, consumer protection, and emerging technology issues
- Support enforcement proceedings and transactional matters involving communications and technology clients
- Monitor and analyze developments in telecommunications, AI governance, broadband deployment, privacy, and technology policy
- Participate in client counseling, strategy discussions, and agency advocacy efforts
- Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on multidisciplinary client matters
- Contribute to client development initiatives and thought leadership opportunities within the communications and technology sectors
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice in California
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
- Prior experience with the CPUC, FCC, NTIA, or another state or federal regulatory agency is strongly preferred
- Experience or demonstrated interest in telecommunications, administrative law, technology policy, AI governance, broadband, media, or consumer protection matters
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Commitment to client service and professional excellence
Why DWT
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge communications and technology matters shaping the future of the industry
- Direct client exposure and meaningful substantive responsibility
- Strong mentorship and hands-on professional development
- Collaborative and collegial team environment
- Nationally recognized communications and technology platform
- Opportunities to work closely with attorneys experienced in telecommunications regulation, AI governance, policy development, and emerging technologies
- Inclusive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Join Us!
If you’re ready to build your practice at the intersection of communications, technology, and regulatory law, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Manager; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a writing sample.
We are accepting third party submissions at this time.
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Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $225,000 to $330,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.
Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
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