Appellate Research and Writing Attorney

gpac; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Florida is seeking an Appellate Research & Writing Attorney to provide sophisticated legal research, writing, and litigation support to its attorneys. This role focuses on high-level appellate writing and analysis while helping grow a regular appellate practice within the firm.

You will conduct appellate-level research, draft briefs and motions, assist with complex litigation, and contribute to strategy and briefing from initial research to oral argument.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license.
• Meaningful appellate experience, including appellate briefing and legal research.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong litigation background and understanding of trial-level procedure.
• Experience drafting sophisticated motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and develop compelling legal arguments.
• Interest in building a long-term appellate practice and serving as a key appellate resource for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare appellate-level briefs, memoranda, motions, and other substantive legal filings
• Support attorneys on complex litigation matters through research, legal analysis, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Draft and review appellate briefs, petitions, responses, dispositive motions, and other high-level litigation documents
• Analyze complex legal and procedural issues and develop well-supported arguments for trial and appellate matters
• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout active cases without being responsible for managing the entirety of each litigation matter
• Assist with appellate matters from initial research and briefing through oral argument and resolution
• Work with firm leadership to help develop and grow a regular appellate practice

Skills

Appellate experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation background

Job description

Appellate Research & Writing Attorney | Florida

A respected law firm is seeking a highly skilled Appellate Research & Writing Attorney to provide sophisticated legal research, writing, and litigation support to its attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong litigator or appellate attorney who wants to focus on high-level legal writing and analysis while helping develop and grow a regular appellate practice within the firm.

What You'll Do

• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare appellate-level briefs, memoranda, motions, and other substantive legal filings
• Support attorneys on complex litigation matters through research, legal analysis, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Draft and review appellate briefs, petitions, responses, dispositive motions, and other high-level litigation documents
• Analyze complex legal and procedural issues and develop well-supported arguments for trial and appellate matters
• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout active cases without being responsible for managing the entirety of each litigation matter
• Assist with appellate matters from initial research and briefing through oral argument and resolution
• Work with firm leadership to help develop and grow a regular appellate practice

What We're Looking For

• Active Florida Bar license
• Meaningful appellate experience, including appellate briefing and legal research
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong litigation background and understanding of trial-level procedure
• Experience drafting sophisticated motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and develop compelling legal arguments
• Interest in building a long-term appellate practice and serving as a key appellate resource for the firm

What You'll Get

• A role centered on appellate-level research, writing, and legal analysis
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated litigation
• Exposure to both trial and appellate matters
• Opportunity to help build and grow the firm's appellate practice
• Meaningful involvement in case strategy, briefing, and complex legal issues
• The ability to focus on high-level legal work without carrying the full responsibility of managing an entire litigation caseload
• Collaborative environment with significant opportunity for professional growth

If you're a Florida attorney with strong appellate experience and exceptional research and writing skills who wants to build a meaningful appellate practice while supporting sophisticated litigation, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.