Appellate Practice & Trial Support Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York, NY is seeking an Appellate Practice & Trial Support Associate with 2+ years of appellate and trial support experience to join its Appellate Practice Group. The role offers substantial courtroom exposure and the opportunity to work on high-stakes appeals and trial matters.

Responsibilities include drafting briefs, motions and filings; assisting with appellate arguments; preserving the trial record; and collaborating with trial teams on strategy

Qualifications

• 2+ years of appellate and trial support experience.
• Experience handling appellate oral arguments and substantive motion practice.
• Experience participating in trial proceedings and preserving the record.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support trial teams on complex litigation matters from pre-trial through appeal.
• Draft appellate briefs, motions and other substantive filings.
• Handle appellate oral arguments and legal motion hearings where appropriate.
• Participate in charge conferences and trial strategy discussions.
• Preserve appellate issues and maintain the trial record.
• Conduct legal research and analyse complex legal issues.
• Collaborate closely with trial lawyers on litigation and appellate strategy.
• Assist clients with post-trial motions and appellate proceedings.

Skills

Appellate experience

Trial support

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral arguments

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Appellate Practice & Trial Support Associate

Location: New York, NY
A nationally recognised litigation firm is seeking an Associate with 2+ years of appellate and trial support experience to join its Appellate Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-stakes appeals and trial matters, partnering closely with trial teams across a wide range of sophisticated disputes.

Appellate Practice & Trial Support Associate

A nationally recognised litigation firm is seeking an Associate with 2+ years of appellate and trial support experience to join its Appellate Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-stakes appeals and trial matters, partnering closely with trial teams across a wide range of sophisticated disputes. The role offers substantial courtroom exposure and the opportunity to play a critical role in preserving issues for appeal, developing legal strategy and supporting trial teams through all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support trial teams on complex litigation matters from pre-trial through appeal
• Draft appellate briefs, motions and other substantive filings
• Handle appellate oral arguments and legal motion hearings where appropriate
• Participate in charge conferences and trial strategy discussions
• Preserve appellate issues and maintain the trial record
• Conduct legal research and analyse complex legal issues
• Collaborate closely with trial lawyers on litigation and appellate strategy
• Assist clients with post-trial motions and appellate proceedings

Who You Are

• Associate with 2+ years of appellate and trial support experience
• Experience handling appellate oral arguments and substantive motion practice
• Experience participating in trial proceedings and preserving the record
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 – $215,000 (depending on location and experience)

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.

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