Appellate Practice and Trial Support Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Appellate Practice and Trial Support Associate Attorney to join its legal team in any of its office locations. This role requires four to six years of relevant experience, including appellate oral arguments and courtroom litigation support. The position offers a dynamic environment for attorneys interested in high-level legal strategy, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. This opportunity is presented by a legal recruiting agency on behalf of the hiring law firm.

Location:

• Atlanta, GA

Duties:

• Handle appellate oral arguments and draft appellate briefs

• Argue legal motions and support trial teams during litigation

• Participate in charge conferences and preserve the record during trial proceedings

• Provide legal research and strategic analysis for complex trial and appellate matters

• Collaborate with litigation teams to ensure accurate and effective case development

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience in appellate practice and trial support

• Demonstrated courtroom experience, including oral arguments and trial preparation

• Prior judicial clerkship experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a team environment

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing and research capabilities

• Strong verbal advocacy and courtroom presentation skills

• Familiarity with appellate procedures and litigation processes

• Excellent communication and analytical thinking

• Detail-oriented with a strategic, solution-focused approach

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (specific details provided during interview process)

For more than a century, this law firm has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States. It employs approximately 225 attorneys in seven offices. Its lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service. Based in Florida, they have extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields. They handle high-stakes class-action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. They provide enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network to nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies.