Supreme Court & Appellate Associate

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $260K – $390K

Advert Code: MLB142

A leading global law firm is seeking an Associate to join its nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate practice (multiple offices). This is an exceptional opportunity to work on some of the country’s highest-profile, bet-the-company and industry-changing appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.

The practice also maintains a market-leading appellate-focused trial practice, advising trial teams on critical motions, appellate strategy and preservation of key issues throughout complex litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile appeals before federal and state appellate courts
• Support matters before the U.S. Supreme Court
• Draft sophisticated appellate briefs and substantive motions
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis
• Develop appellate strategy alongside leading appellate practitioners
• Advise trial teams on key motions and preservation of appellate issues
• Work on bet-the-company and industry-changing disputes
• Assist with preparation for appellate arguments
• Collaborate with former appellate clerks and experienced appellate advocates
• Take meaningful responsibility across sophisticated appellate matters

Who You Are

• Judicial clerkship experience, preferably with a federal or state appellate court
• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Highly motivated and proactive approach
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted in the jurisdiction of the relevant office or able to become admitted promptly

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000–$390,000 (DOE and location)

Eligible attorneys may also receive an annual discretionary merit bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), flexible time off, paid holidays, mental wellbeing programs, family and eldercare benefits, parental leave, disability coverage and additional family support benefits.

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