Appellate Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level appellate associate to join its national appellate practice in Houston, Texas. The role involves handling high-stakes appeals and supporting trial teams with legal strategy, critical motions, and issue preservation at trial.

Duties

• Handle high-stakes appellate cases.
• Advise trial teams on legal strategy.
• Assist with drafting critical motions.
• Preserve issues during trials.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Extensive experience in researching and drafting substantive briefs.
• Judicial clerkship for a federal court or state high court.
• Ability to work independently and assume significant responsibility.
• Comfort with complex technology, especially in intellectual-property disputes.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Additional compensation for candidates joining directly from a judicial clerkship, based on the qualifying court and length of clerkship.

A litigation powerhouse that doesn't shy away from trials, this firm boasts particularly strong practices in the intellectual property, securities, insurance, complex commercial, and white-collar litigation arenas. This firm prides itself on a collegial environment filled with hard-working, self-motivated individuals from all walks of life. If you're ready to work on high-profile, headline-grabbing cases while benefitting from the mentorship of litigation dynamos, this is the firm for you.