Appellate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule with remote &

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Appellate Attorney for its Tampa, FL office. The candidate will draft appellate briefs, conduct complex research, and assist with oral argument preparation in a role focused on appellate advocacy and significant litigation support.

The position emphasizes strong writing, analytical abilities, and attention to detail, with a hybrid work arrangement offering both remote and in-office opportunities. Florida Bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Meaningful appellate or complex litigation experience.
• Substantial responsibility for legal research and brief writing.
• Prior judicial clerkship or judicial staff attorney experience preferred.
• Outstanding legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• 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.

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

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Appellate Attorney to join its Tampa, FL office. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong research, analytical, and writing skills who is interested in 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.
• Substantial responsibility for legal research and brief writing.
• Prior judicial clerkship or judicial staff attorney experience preferred.
• Outstanding legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in citations and record references.
• 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.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.

Benefits

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