Camaraderie and ingenuity
fuel our success at trial
and we bring that same
team spirit to the office.
Robins Kaplan LLP is a premier litigation firm representing global corporations, innovative startups, and individuals across industries. With over 200 attorneys and a diverse team of business professionals nationwide, we deliver results both in and out of the courtroom. Our nationally recognized practice is built on a commitment to excellence, community service, and justice.
Associate Life
Our vibrant, multi-discipline, national practice reflects a shared purpose of excellence, community service, and a firm-wide commitment to justice. Our lawyers and associates are:
- Ambitious, passionate, and creative;
- Invested in success for our clients and ourselves;
- Proud of our work and of winning;
- Committed to our families and communities; and
- Part of a team—camaraderie and ingenuity fuel our success at trial and we bring that same team spirit to the office.
Formal and Informal Feedback
All associates participate in formal mid-year and year-end evaluations. These evaluations provide feedback on projects undertaken throughout the year while also assessing the progress of the associate’s career at our firm. Additionally, all supervising attorneys are encouraged to provide informal feedback on a regular basis and associates are encouraged to seek feedback from more senior associates and partners.
We are committed to the growth and development of all our attorneys. The firm uses Performance and Advancement Criteria to ensure consistent expectations, fair evaluations, and transparent advancement opportunities.
Our criteria provides clear standards to our associates. The performance milestones are specific to an attorney’s position and expectations are cumulative as an attorney advances. Performance criteria areas include:
- Oral Advocacy
- Written Advocacy
- Legal Analysis
- Case Engagement
- Case Management
- Externalities
- Leadership
- Legal Skills
In addition to the criteria areas listed above, all attorneys are expected to support the values of the firm, including professional responsibility, commitment to community, diversity, and exceptional client service.
Training
We develop training curriculums that align with our Performance and Advancement Criteria and guiding principles. Partners and experts annually present over 200 hours of educational programs to our attorneys and clients. We seek CLE credit for every attending attorney, regardless of state of licensure.
We are one of just a few law firms to have our own courtroom. This state-of-the-art practice center enables us to offer programs using varied delivery methods and to digitally archive each session. The investment made in this facility is representative of our firm’s commitment to attorney professional development.
Mentoring
Our informal mentoring program is designed to help new associates transition into the firm and stay on track with their professional development goals. Each new associate is matched with a mentor. Part ambassador, part tour guide, the associate mentor picks up where law school left off, answering questions you didn’t even know you had. They show you the ropes and serve as a resource for basic lawyering skills, administrative procedures, and firm culture.
Diversity
At Robins Kaplan, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of our practice, including our Associate Life. We are proud to provide a workplace that values and respects all individuals, and to contribute to the meaningful and positive development of our associates.
We are honored to consistently be named a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and continuously achieve Mansfield Plus Certification status. Mansfield Rule is a rigorous, yearlong certification program that aims to boost and sustain diversity in law firm leadership. The “Plus” status indicates that, in addition to meeting or exceeding the baseline certification requirements, the firm has successfully reached at least 30 percent underrepresented lawyer representation in a notable number of current leadership roles.
Our commitment to diversity has been acknowledged through the following awards and recognitions:
- Named Top Performer and Compass Award winner
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) - Named one of the “Best Places to Work”: Perfect Score on the Corporate Equality Index
Human Rights Campaign
Find out more about our Rankings and Recognition
Compensation and Benefits
Associate compensation varies by geographic location and is competitive with peer firms in each market where we have an office. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Three weeks of vacation annually
- Ten paid holidays
- Paid sick and safe time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options (including same-sex domestic partner coverage)
- Paid medical leave
- Paid parental leave
- Firm-provided long-term disability coverage and life insurance
- FSA/HSA options including pre-tax parking and transit benefits
- 401(k) plan and firm match
- Variety of wellness benefits including confidential 1:1 coaching program, employee assistance program, and a subscription to the Calm app
- Annual bar dues
- Annual attorney registration fees
- Back-up childcare and pet care benefits
- CLE Reimbursement
- Bar Exam preparation and test expenses
Pro Bono
We believe in justice, and our representation of those who would otherwise lack access to the court system serves as a profound source of personal and professional satisfaction. For this reason, with advance approval, we generously count all associate’s pro bono work toward their billable hour requirement without a cap.
We believe that everyone deserves equal access to the justice system regardless of race, religious beliefs, nationality, or economic situation. Our associates have the opportunity to help solve problems for people who might not otherwise have access to a lawyer. It also affords associates the chance to get into court, argue before a judge or other referee, and otherwise participate in meaningful legal proceedings sooner.
Read the Latest Community Giving and Pro Bono Efforts
$100,000 Judicial Clerkship Bonus
Robins Kaplan LLP is committed to recruiting the nation’s top legal talent and recognizes the exceptional value that federal judicial law clerks bring to the firm. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to offer a $100,000 bonus to lawyers who join Robins Kaplan immediately upon completing at least a one-year federal district or appellate clerkship.
Advance Your Career
This program is designed to attract the next generation of elite trial lawyers—those who possess exceptional writing skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, and a passion for high-stakes litigation. In addition to the bonus, Robins Kaplan offers partnership credit for eligible clerkships, enabling new associates to advance their careers while leveraging their unique clerkship experiences.
Be Part of Complex, High-Stakes Litigation
Robins Kaplan provides a dynamic environment where former clerks can immediately contribute to complex litigation alongside our nationally recognized trial teams. With a storied history of landmark results, record verdicts, and a dedication to trial advocacy, Robins Kaplan offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume here or contact William Manske for more information.
*Bonus eligibility is subject to determination that the candidate meets our bonus guidelines, and all other applicable requirements for employment.
Business Professionals
Working alongside our attorneys on high-stakes cases, our business professionals include specialists in trial support, technology, finance, marketing, and more, collaborating to deliver exceptional results for clients. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture with professional development programs, wellness initiatives, and firm-wide events that promote collaboration and camaraderie. Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
At Robins Kaplan, business professionals play a vital role in driving excellence and innovation, making it a place where your skills and dedication truly make an impact.
The Benefits of Working With Us
Full benefit package including:
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
- Ten paid holidays
- Paid sick and safe time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options (including same-sex domestic partner coverage)
- Firm-provided short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- FSA/HSA options including pre-tax parking and transit benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Profit sharing plan
- Variety of wellness benefits including confidential 1:1 coaching program, employee assistance program, and a subscription to the Calm app
- Tuition reimbursement
- Back-up childcare and pet care benefits
Project Review Attorneys
Robins Kaplan LLP directly hires attorneys for remote document review projects. Project Attorneys must reside in Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Florida. Project Attorneys will assist with document review, analysis, and coding. The needs vary and Project Review Attorneys are hired on a temporary, project basis, typically for 40 hours per week. Temporary project attorneys start at$28.00/hour.
In order to avoid any potential conflict of interest, Project Attorneys hired by Robins Kaplan LLP must not represent or assist any personal clients, or provide legal services to any employment agency or law firm during the pendency of a project.
If interested, please email Mary Marvin, Director of Ediscovery Services at MMarvin@RobinsKaplan.com and include a copy of your resume.
Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and must have a current license in good standing. Experience with document discovery, including review and production, and familiarity with protocols for review of documents and databases used in managing large volumes of documents in complex litigation matters will be helpful.
Submissions from staffing agencies will not be accepted for these positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
It is the policy of Robins Kaplan LLP to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is also our policy to work with individuals with disabilities when reasonable accommodations, sufficient to allow a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job, may be needed. It is our policy to be a workplace free from illegal discrimination and harassment.
