Boston – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 365,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Boston seeks an experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney to join our Litigation team. The role requires at least five years of appellate experience, a strong academic record, and excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

A judicial clerkship is strongly preferred and licensure in the relevant jurisdiction within one year of joining is required. This full‑time, partnership‑track associate position can sit in Boston or other offices (Washington, DC; Richmond;

Qualifications

• At least five years of appellate experience.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
• Judicial clerkship strongly preferred.
• Licensure in the applicable jurisdiction within one year of joining.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Hunton’s Issues & Appeals practice group.
• Represent clients on appellate matters as needed.
• Collaborate with litigation teams across offices.

Skills

Appellate experience

Research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Clerkship preferred

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Boston – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

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September 23, 2026

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.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $365,000 - $435,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

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