Appellate Litigation Attorney - Hybrid | Full-Time

New Haven County Bar Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work

Health insurance

In-house CLE

Quarterly bonus & advancement

Job summary

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT seeks an Appellate Litigation Attorney in New York City with hybrid/remote flexibility. The role focuses on appellate advocacy, legal writing, and high-level litigation strategy within our Appellate Practice Group.

The attorney will draft and argue briefs and dispositive motions across labor, premises liability, motor vehicle and general liability matters, and collaborate with seasoned appellate litigators. NY bar admission is preferred.

Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience and/or a strong legal writing background.
• Prior experience in labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, trucking, or general liability.
• Admission to the New York Bar (New Jersey admission is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue appellate briefs and dispositive motions across a range of practice areas.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic input to complex matters to support litigation teams.
• Collaborate closely with experienced appellate practitioners and litigators.

Skills

Appellate advocacy

Legal writing

Labor law

Premises liability

Motor vehicle law

Truck accidents

General liability

New York Bar admission

Job description

Appellate Litigation Attorney - Hybrid | Full-Time

Location: New York City (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 (commensurate with experience)

A well-established and respected New York City law firm is seeking a talented attorney to join our growing Appellate Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about legal writing, appellate advocacy, and contributing to high-level litigation strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and argue appellate briefs and dispositive motions across a range of practice areas, including labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle, trucking, and general liability.


• Support the firm’s litigation teams by providing legal analysis and strategic input on complex matters.


• Collaborate closely with experienced appellate practitioners and litigators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Judicial clerkship experience and/or a strong legal writing background.


• Prior experience in the areas of labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, trucking, or general liability.


• Admission to the New York Bar (New Jersey admission is a plus).

What We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work arrangements.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.


• In-house CLE opportunities and ongoing professional development.


• Quarterly bonus potential and clear paths for advancement.