Appeals and Critical Motions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Appeals and Critical Motions Associate to join its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate graduated law school in 2023 or 2024 and will work on critical motions and appellate briefs, including white collar and government investigations matters.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing motions and briefs, collaborating with legal teams on case strategy, and communicating with clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review critical motions and appellate briefs.
• Participate in white collar and government investigations.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies.
• Engage with clients to provide legal updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Appeals and Critical Motions Associate to join its Litigation Department in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have graduated law school in 2023 or 2024 and will engage in extensive critical motions and appellate brief writing, as well as work on white collar and government investigations matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review critical motions and appellate briefs.
• Participate in white collar and government investigations.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies.
• Engage with clients to provide legal advice and updates.

Requirements

• Graduated law school in 2023 or 2024.
• Federal appellate clerkship experience required.
• Prior law firm experience required.
• Member of the DC Bar or eligible for non-examination admission.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client-team focused approach.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• DC Bar membership or eligibility for non-examination admission.

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and research abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.