Appellate Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Path to partnership

Mentorship programs

Supportive work culture

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Tampa, FL seeks an Appellate Associate Attorney to focus on appellate advocacy and complex litigation support. This role requires strong research, writing, and analytical skills and offers a flexible hybrid schedule.

Ideal candidates will have meaningful appellate or complex litigation experience, a JD, and eligibility for Florida Bar admission. Responsibilities include drafting briefs and motions, conducting research, and assisting with oral argument preparation.

Qualifications

• Meaningful appellate or complex litigation experience.
• Prior judicial clerkship or judicial staff attorney experience preferred.
• Outstanding legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Admission to The Florida Bar or eligibility for admission.

Responsibilities

• Draft appellate briefs, petitions, and substantive motions.
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis.
• Assist with oral argument preparation.
• Provide appellate and litigation support on significant legal issues at the trial-court level.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Appellate Associate Attorney in Tampa, FL. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong research, analytical, and writing skills, focusing on appellate advocacy and complex litigation support.

Duties

• Draft appellate briefs, petitions, and substantive motions.
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis.
• Assist with oral argument preparation.
• Provide appellate and litigation support on significant legal issues at the trial-court level.

Requirements

• Meaningful appellate or complex litigation experience.
• Prior judicial clerkship or judicial staff attorney experience preferred.
• Outstanding legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in citations.
• Ability to develop clear, persuasive legal arguments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Sound professional judgment and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Admission to The Florida Bar or eligibility for admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to The Florida Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule with remote and in-office work.
• Career advancement opportunities, including a path to partnership.
• Mentorship programs available.
• Supportive, positive work culture.