Appellate & Complex Motions Associate — Hybrid NYC

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a talented Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney to join our NYC office and contribute to a dynamic appellate team. The position offers exposure to a wide range of appellate matters and the opportunity to grow within the practice, taking on increasingly complex tasks as experience builds.

Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, NY admission (NJ a plus), 1–3 years of defense litigation experience, and exceptional writing, analytical, and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New York, NJ bar admission a plus.
• 1-3 years of defense litigation experience.
• Civil litigation background preferred, with appellate experience being highly desirable.
• Exceptional legal writing skills required.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full spectrum of appellate cases, from start to finish.
• Draft appellate motions and applications, including motions to dismiss and for extension requests.
• Negotiate stipulations with other parties relating to briefing schedules and the content of appellate records.
• Conduct ad hoc legal research for the firm’s trial teams, assisting with ongoing litigation.
• Provide motion assistance to trial teams, including MILs, SJ motions, and post-trial motions.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal writing

Research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a talented Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney to join our NYC office and contribute to a dynamic appellate team. The position offers exposure to a wide range of appellate matters and the opportunity to grow within the practice, taking on increasingly complex tasks as experience builds.

Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, NY admission (NJ a plus), 1–3 years of defense litigation experience, and exceptional writing, analytical, and