Associate - Appellate - Tallahassee

Shutts & Bowen LLP; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive collegial network

Direct client interaction

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Shutts & Bowen LLP in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join the Appellate Practice Group. The successful candidate will participate in oral arguments and conduct thorough legal research for appellate cases.

Ideal candidates should have top academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and preferably a federal clerkship experience. The firm offers opportunities for career advancement within a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in appellate law.
• Strong comprehensive legal research abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in oral arguments and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis for appellate cases.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and other legal documents.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Oral and written communication

Top academic credentials

Education

Member of the Florida Bar

Federal clerkship experience

Job description

Position Description

Shutts & Bowen is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join the firm’s Appellate Practice Group.

Responsibilities

• Participate in oral arguments and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis for appellate cases.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and other legal documents.

Qualifications

• Top academic credentials.
• Strong comprehensive legal research abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Member of the Florida Bar.

Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy the support of a strong and collegial network of colleagues, direct client interaction, and opportunities for career advancement.