George R. Murphy Public Interest Litigation Fellow

Murphy Anderson PLLC, a Washington, DC law firm practicing labor, employment, and whistleblower law, is accepting applications for the 2026 George R. Murphy Public Interest Litigation Fellowship.

The litigation fellowship offers recent law school graduates or judicial clerks the opportunity to litigate important public-interest cases. Our small firm is fast-paced with a collegial office environment. The fellowship is a one-year position but can be extended by mutual agreement. The George R. Murphy Litigation Fellow will be exposed to all aspects and stages of litigation, from developing and investigating cases, interviewing clients, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, appearing in court, and working on appeals.
 

The fellowship is named after founding partner George R. Murphy, who for 50 years of practice, trained public-interest lawyers to be creative, zealous and ethical advocates for their clients and to advance the law to protect workers and promote social justice.
 

Applicants for the George R. Murphy Fellowship must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest, including the rights of workers and their unions. Strong academic credentials and writing skills are essential. Spanish-language fluency (oral and written) is required. Successful associates should have the ability to excel and multi-task in a fast-paced in-person office environment. The firm is proud of being one of the most diverse public-interest firms and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

The position would begin in August/September 2026. The salary for this position is $87,000 plus excellent benefits, including employer-paid health, dental and vision plans.

To apply for the fellowship position, please send a cover letter, resume, reference list and law school transcript to Mark Hanna, mhanna@murphypllc.com.