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Experienced Attorneys

We are always looking for talented lawyers who share our values of excellence and collegiality, and whose professional experience will complement or enhance our practice. We value the skills, knowledge, expertise, and relationships that qualified attorneys with previous work experience bring to the firm. At the same time, we are sensitive to the challenges involved in making a transition to a new law firm, and we therefore invest considerable time and resources to facilitate a lateral attorney's integration into the firm.

Applying to Covington

We encourage experienced lawyers with outstanding academic records and a history of personal accomplishment, and who are interested in practicing with Covington, to submit their resume, law school transcript, and several references to the recruiting contact for the firm office in which they are interested. Learn more about our reference policy in our FAQs.

At Covington, we strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity to ensure the commercial success and reputation of our firm. One means by which we do this is through conducting routine background checks, which is a requirement of joining Covington. The standard pre-employment background checks we may conduct on prospective partners, lawyers, and employees include checks relating to public social media presence, criminal records, education and employment history. Additional checks may be undertaken appropriate to the requirements of the role. All background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable local laws.

Recruiting Contacts

What Our Lawyers Say About Working at Covington

Ricardo Chirinos, Associate

"Since I joined Covington, I have been impressed by the firm's commitment to professional development and culture of collaboration, which makes it a very special place to practice law. I was given the opportunity to do my first cross-examination ever at my first arbitration hearing only a few months after joining the firm. I felt very lucky for being trusted with such an important responsibility and was incredibly fortunate to do so with the guidance and support of very experienced advocates along the way."

Lelia Ledain, Associate

“I feel lucky and grateful to have found a firm that surpasses all expectations. I didn’t think it was possible to work at a large law firm and be surrounded by so many bright, ambitious, and talented colleagues who value collegiality -- and are kind, respectful, and appreciative of hard work. That's exactly what people told me I would find at Covington, and it turned out to be true.”

Brandon Palmen, Partner

"Joining Covington's Palo Alto office laterally as a mid-level associate was the best decision I've made in my career. I was immediately given significant responsibility for transactions with major clients that would have been hoarded by senior associates and junior partners at other Silicon Valley law firms, and I have always felt the full support of Covington's uniquely collaborative and balanced corporate, litigation, and regulatory teams in every project, pitch, and client relationship that I've been a part of at the firm."