Appellate Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Buxton (ND); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an attorney to enhance its prestigious Appellate Practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals handling complex civil appeals in various legal areas. With a strong emphasis on advocacy and legal writing, the ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that values expertise and innovation. The firm provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you are passionate about appellate law and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer contribution

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of appellate experience required.
• Admission to the New York Bar is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate trial records and write effective briefs.
• Analyze factual and legal issues for appellate review.

Skills

Appellate experience

Advocacy skills

Legal writing

Knowledge of civil procedure

Oral argument presentation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

The New York office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Appellate Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of appellate experience, including a working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure, and excellent advocacy and writing skills. Admission to the New York Bar is required.

The attorneys who comprise Lewis Brisbois’ national Appellate Practice handle matters in federal and state courts coast-to-coast, including in the Supreme Court of the United States. These experienced and accomplished lawyers, several of whom are board-certified in appellate law, practice in all of our major markets and are familiar with local appellate court customs and procedures. They have generated hundreds of published appellate opinions as well as thousands of unpublished decisions, consistently securing significant victories each year in jurisdictions throughout the country. Indeed, few full-service law firms have as many certified appellate specialists or as large an appellate practice as Lewis Brisbois. Our lawyers regularly handle a wide variety of civil appeals and extraordinary relief proceedings across many areas of law, including: class action and mass tort, commercial litigation, construction, elder law, employment, healthcare, insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability, intellectual property, toxic torts/environmental litigation, and many others.

The successful candidate will have experience evaluating trial records, writing effective briefs, analyzing and framing factual and legal issues considering the appellate standard of review, conducting legal research, and presenting oral argument.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $175,000.00/Yr.