Appellate Associate Attorney

Benedon & Serlin, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Monthly wellness stipend

Job summary

Benedon & Serlin, LLP is a nationally recognized Tier 1 appellate firm seeking an Appellate Associate Attorney with 2 to 8 years of legal experience. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Woodland Hills, CA and involves responsibilities such as reviewing trial court records, conducting legal research, drafting appellate briefs, and providing legal advice.

The firm offers a supportive environment focusing on work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary range of $160,000-$200,000 and annual target billable hours of 1,800.

Qualifications

• 2 to 8 years of legal experience required.
• Law journal and/or moot court experience preferred.
• Experience with Labor and Employment Law is a plus.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review trial court records and conduct legal research.
• Draft appellate briefs and prepare substantive trial motions.
• Provide strategic legal advice and present oral argument in appellate courts.

Skills

Strong knowledge of appellate procedure and legal analysis

Exceptional research and writing skills

Effective negotiation and settlement skills

Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills

Education

Distinguished academic record from an accredited law school

Active membership in the California State Bar

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Benedon & Serlin, LLP is recognized nationally as a Tier 1 appellate firm by U.S. News & World Report, specializing in federal and state appellate litigation and substantive trial motions. We have a rare opportunity for an associate with 2 to 8 years of legal experience to join our practice.

The firm provides comprehensive appellate services, from case evaluation and research to brief preparation and oral argument in California and federal courts. It also manages petitions for review and related proceedings before the California Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. Representative matters include appeals arising in such diverse areas as business litigation, employment discrimination, trusts and estates, real estate, family law, bankruptcy, arbitration, and anti-SLAPP motions. Benedon & Serlin, LLP also collaborates with trial counsel in preparing and opposing substantive trial motions and advising on litigation tactics to preserve issues for appeal. With expertise in handling complex legal matters, the firm is dedicated to delivering high-quality, strategic legal solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Woodland Hills, CA, for an Appellate Associate Attorney. Onsite work is expected initially as the associate becomes integrated into the firm’s practice, procedures, and culture.

The Appellate Associate Attorney will review trial court records, conduct legal research (Westlaw preferred), draft appellate briefs, prepare substantive trial motions, provide strategic legal advice, and present oral argument in appellate courts. The role also includes assisting trial counsel with procedural and substantive legal matters, including jury instructions, settlement strategy, and preservation of issues for appeal.

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic record from an accredited law school
• Law journal and/or moot court experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of appellate procedure and legal analysis
• Experience with Labor and Employment Law is a plus
• Exceptional research and writing skills, particularly for briefs and motions
• Skilled in providing thoughtful legal advice and strategic guidance
• Effective negotiation and settlement skills
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and collaborate effectively with trial counsel

Our firm prides itself on delivering top-tier appellate work in a collegial environment that genuinely supports work-life balance. We emphasize quality over quantity, with an annual target of 1,800 total hours for associates, including up to 100 nonbillable hours.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and a monthly wellness stipend. The salary range is $160,000-$200,000.