Appellate Litigation Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced Appellate Litigation Associate for its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team handling complex appellate matters.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis for appellate cases.
• Draft persuasive appellate briefs and legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on case strategy and development.
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in appellate litigation.
• Outstanding academic credentials and strong law school performance.
• Prior work experience in appellate litigation is essential.
• Judicial clerkship experience at the federal appellate level is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the District of Columbia or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Superior research, analytical, and written advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex assignments collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

There are nearly one-hundred accomplished attorneys on staff at the District of Columbia-based office. They represent clients worldwide. Areas of expertise included antitrust and international trade. A number of their practice disciplines are antitrust-competition, appellate, ERISA litigation, securities, and white collar defense-corporate investigations. The DC legal practice is dedicated to community service and pro-bono work throughout the year.