Appellate Attorney

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized trial law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Appellate Attorney to support its litigation teams across a range of complex and specialized cases. This position is ideal for a legal professional who excels in legal research, persuasive writing, and oral argument. The role offers an intellectually stimulating environment and the opportunity to influence high-stakes cases at the appellate level. 

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Collaborate with trial attorneys to preserve and frame appellate issues during litigation

• Draft major trial motions and legal memoranda to guide appellate strategy

• Conduct comprehensive legal research across jurisdictions and subject areas

• Identify appellate issues and develop legal theories and procedural approaches

• Prepare and file appellate briefs, motions, and petitions

• Present oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts

• Ensure compliance with exacting standards and procedural rules of appellate courts nationwide

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with appellate briefing and/or oral argument

• Meticulous attention to legal standards, appellate rules, and deadlines

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team

• Commitment to legal clarity, precision, and excellence

• In-office availability with remote work flexibility as needed

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to appellate courts preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills

• Strong analytical thinking and persuasive advocacy

• Ability to communicate complex legal ideas clearly and effectively

• Familiarity with standards of review, appellate procedures, and legal formatting

• Preference for consistency in grammar, including use of the Oxford comma

Benefits:

• Hybrid work flexibility (primarily in-office)

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful cases

• Professional growth in a nationally respected trial and appellate firm

This law firm provides legal representation to clients all across the United States. Its major practice areas include vaccine injury compensation, medical product liability, construction and commercial litigation, federal takings litigation, Indian law for tribal issues, government contract disputes, and rails to trails conversions. Its team of attorneys has over 150 years of combined legal experience. Its offices are located in Washington, District of Columbia, Sarasota, Florida, and Seattle, Washington.