Appellate Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join its Appellate Practice in San Diego. The ideal candidate will possess 1 to 7 years of appellate and litigation experience, with a strong foundation in state and federal civil procedures. This role involves evaluating trial records, crafting compelling briefs, and presenting oral arguments in various appellate courts. The firm is known for its extensive appellate practice and offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about advocacy and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of appellate/litigation experience required.
• Must have knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate trial records and write effective briefs.
• Conduct legal research and present oral arguments.

Skills

Appellate Law

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Oral Argument Presentation

Writing Skills

Knowledge of State and Federal Procedure

Education

Admission to California Bar

Job description

Overview

The San Diego, CA 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/litigation experience. Must have a working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure, and excellent advocacy and writing skills. Admission to the California Bar is required.

The attorneys who comprise Lewis Brisbois’ national Appellate Practice handle matters in federal and state appellate courts and trial 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 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 They have generated hundreds of published appellate opinions as well as thousands of unpublished decisions, consistently securing significant victories each year in jurisdictions throughout the country.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.

Qualifications

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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.