Appellate Litigation Associate: Supreme Court & Federal Appeals

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader seeks a highly qualified attorney to join its Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in Washington, DC. The role involves leading appellate strategy, coordinating with trial teams, and shaping briefs and arguments for high-stakes matters.

Candidates should have a J.D. from a top law school and a federal or state appellate clerkship, with preference for federal appellate clerkship experience, and a strong interest in appellate advocacy and related fields.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top law school with an outstanding academic record.
• At least one federal or state appellate court clerkship; federal appellate clerkship preferred.
• Interest in appellate advocacy, constitutional law, administrative law, or complex commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing appellate filings (briefs, petitions for certiorari, amicus briefs).
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, administrative, and commercial issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda, client counseling materials, and strategic assessments.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal research

Brief writing

Oral argument prep

Education

J.D. from a top law school

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader seeks a highly qualified attorney to join its Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in Washington, DC. The role involves leading appellate strategy, coordinating with trial teams, and shaping briefs and arguments for high-stakes matters.

Candidates should have a J.D. from a top law school and a federal or state appellate clerkship, with preference for federal appellate clerkship experience, and a strong interest in appellate advocacy and related fields.