Appellate Litigation Associate

BCL Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level Associate for its renowned Appellate practice. You will brief, argue and win high-profile disputes in the U.S. Supreme Court and appellate courts, while gaining exposure to a broad range of other practice areas.

The role offers strong mentorship and close collaboration with Partners, with opportunities to work on dispositive motions and key trial submissions, making it a rare, growth-oriented opportunity in a top-tier firm.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience with appellate litigation in state or federal court
• Strong interest in brief writing
• District court or appellate court clerkship experience preferred but not required
• Strong academic background

Responsibilities

• Brief, argue and win high-profile disputes in the U.S. Supreme Court and appellate courts
• Assist with dispositive motions and other key submissions in trial court
• Collaborate with Partners and expose to a broad range of practice areas

Skills

Appellate litigation experience

Brief writing

Clerkship experience (district/appell

Job description

A band 1 Chambers ranked, V-10 firm are looking to hire into their Appellate practice in Washington D.C. This is a rare opportunity as this team doesn't tend to hire often but given recent growth earlier in the year, there is demand for a mid-level Associate.

You will be joining an award-winning Appellate practice that is one of the largest and most experienced in the US. They brief, argue and win high-profile disputes in the U.S. Supreme Court and federal and state appellate courts. Associates typically work on cases in a range of judicial and administrative venues beyond traditional appellate courts, including assisting with dispositive motions and other key submissions in trial court.

What's unique about joining this practice is that it is one of the most fluid within the firm meaning whilst you may be focused on the Appellate side, you will gain exposure to a whole range of practice areas and the Partners within them. You'll also get the opportunity to work alongside all of the Partners within the Appellate Practice who have years of knowledge and experience, and Associates have reported fantastic mentorship and close working relationships.

In order to be successful in this position, you will need:

• 4-7 years of experience with appellate litigation in state or federal court
• Strong interest in brief writing
• District court or appellate court clerkship experience preferred but not required
• Strong academic background