Austin – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in the United States seeks an attorney with at least five years of experience to join its Issues and Appeals practice group in a full-time, partnership-track position. The role can sit in Austin or other offices, with licensure required within one year of joining.

The ideal candidate has appellate experience, a strong academic record, and excellent research and writing skills; a judicial clerkship is strongly preferred to support high-impact appellate work.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in litigation or appellate practice.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Issues and Appeals practice group on litigation matters.
• Research and draft appellate briefs and memos.
• Assist with case strategy and analysis for appeals.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Appellate clerkship preferred

Job description

Hunton’s Litigation team seeks an attorney with at least five years (class of 2021) of experience to join their Issues and Appeals practice group. This full-time, partnership-track associate position will provide overall support to this growing practice. The ideal candidate will have appellate experience, a strong academic record, as well as excellent research, writing and analytical skills. An appellate judicial clerkship is strongly preferred. This position can sit in either the Washington, DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston office. Licensure in the jurisdiction to which a candidate is applying is preferred, and in any event required within one year of joining the firm. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Elizabeth Bearden, Lawyer Recruiting Manager.

Open to Search Firm Submissions: Yes, if a valid agreement is in place.

Contact Information

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
500 West 5th Street
Suite 1350
Austin, TX 78701