Associate - Litigation Supreme Court amp Appellate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a 2nd–4th year Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate has appellate experience and a preference for significant exposure to the Administrative Procedure Act.

You will engage in appellate litigation, draft briefs, collaborate on case strategies, and participate in oral arguments. Qualified candidates should be a current DC bar member or eligible for waive-in with a JD from an accredited law school, strong writing skills,

Qualifications

• Current DC bar membership or eligible for waive-in.
• This is a JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong writing skills and appellate litigation experience required.
• Preference for past appellate clerkship experience.
• Current judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Engage in appellate litigation and related legal research.
• Draft and review legal documents and briefs for Supreme Court and appellate cases.
• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.
• Participate in oral arguments and court proceedings.

Skills

Excellent legal research

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Legal software

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a 2nd - 4th year Associate for their Supreme Court and Appellate team in the Litigation Practice Group located in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have appellate experience and a preference for significant experience with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Duties

• Engage in appellate litigation and related legal research.
• Draft and review legal documents and briefs for Supreme Court and appellate cases.
• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.
• Participate in oral arguments and court proceedings.

Requirements

• Current member of the DC bar or eligible for waive-in.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school.
• Strong writing skills and appellate litigation experience required.
• Preference for past appellate clerkship experience.
• Current judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Professional development programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives.