Appellate Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in San Diego is seeking an attorney for its Appellate Practice. The role involves evaluating trial records, writing briefs, and presenting oral arguments in various appellate courts. Candidates should have 1 to 7 years of experience and be admitted to the California Bar.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Bonuses for meeting minimum hourly requirements

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years of appellate/litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating trial records.
• Writing effective briefs.
• Analyzing and framing legal issues.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Writing skills

Legal research

Education

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

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

Qualifications:

1. At least 1 to 7 years of appellate/litigation experience.
2. Working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure.
3. Excellent advocacy and writing skills.
4. Admission to the California Bar is required.

About the Practice:

Our national Appellate Practice handles matters in federal and state appellate courts and trial courts coast-to-coast, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Our lawyers are experienced, some are board-certified in appellate law, and they practice across major markets, familiar with local customs and procedures. They have generated hundreds of published appellate opinions and thousands of unpublished decisions, securing significant victories nationwide. Our firm has one of the largest appellate practices with many certified specialists, handling a wide variety of civil appeals and relief proceedings across many legal areas such as class actions, mass torts, commercial litigation, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating trial records.
• Writing effective briefs.
• Analyzing and framing legal issues considering appellate standards.
• Conducting legal research.
• Presenting oral arguments.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary ranges from USD $135,000 to $180,000 per year. Lewis Brisbois offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and bonuses for meeting minimum hourly requirements.