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 Boston, MA. 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 the US Supreme Court and appellate courts.
• 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.

Certifications

• Admission to the 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.

The Massachusetts law office was set up one year ago. There are eight areas of practice offered at this location. Disciplines include capital markets, emerging companies, mergers-acquisitions, private equity, public offerings, technology transactions, transactional tax and venture capital. Some of their practice industries served include biotechnology, clean tech, communications and internet-digital media. There are twenty-three skillful attorneys on staff.