Appellate Research & Writing Attorney

Marko Law; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marko Law in Detroit, Michigan seeks an exceptional Research & Writing / Appellate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is not a traditional associate role; we want someone who loves the law, writing, and solving difficult legal problems.

You will work closely with the Head of Appellate and trial lawyers on high-stakes cases, handling research and persuasive writing for appeals and complex motions. The ideal candidate has superb legal research and writing skills, with strong appellate

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an attorney who is intellectually curious, meticulous, persuasive, and genuinely enjoys legal research and writing.
• Prior appellate experience or significant research-and-writing experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical judgment and the ability to develop winning arguments while preserving the record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research on appellate, procedural, evidentiary, constitutional, and substantive issues arising in the firm’s cases.
• Review trial records, transcripts, pleadings, exhibits, and orders to identify appealable issues and strongest arguments.
• Draft and revise appellate briefs, applications for leave to appeal, motions, and other complex filings.
• Assist with case strategy, issue preservation, jury instructions, evidentiary questions, and post-trial matters.
• Prepare for and present oral arguments before the Michigan Court of Appeals and trial courts.
• Collaborate with experienced trial lawyers to shape cases from early stages through verdict and appeal.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Appellate practice

Oral argument

Job description

Marko Law in Detroit, Michigan seeks an exceptional Research & Writing / Appellate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is not a traditional associate role; we want someone who loves the law, writing, and solving difficult legal problems.

You will work closely with the Head of Appellate and trial lawyers on high-stakes cases, handling research and persuasive writing for appeals and complex motions. The ideal candidate has superb legal research and writing skills, with strong appellate