Associate - Litigation and Trial - Supreme Court and Appellate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in New York, NY. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-stakes appeals and key trial-court motions, contributing to legal strategy with a nationally recognized team.

Duties

• Collaborate with trial teams to frame and preserve issues for appeal.
• Prepare petitions for certiorari and craft merits and amicus briefs.
• Argue cases before appellate courts, including the US Supreme Court.
• Handle complex litigation and dispositive motions in lower courts.

Requirements

• Completion of an appellate clerkship.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Experience in appellate litigation at a firm or in government service preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings support.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.