DC Appellate Associate – Elite Practice & Mentorship

BCL Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level Associate for its renowned Appellate practice. You will brief, argue and win high-profile disputes in the U.S. Supreme Court and appellate courts, while gaining exposure to a broad range of other practice areas.

The role offers strong mentorship and close collaboration with Partners, with opportunities to work on dispositive motions and key trial submissions, making it a rare, growth-oriented opportunity in a top-tier firm.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience with appellate litigation in state or federal court
• Strong interest in brief writing
• District court or appellate court clerkship experience preferred but not required
• Strong academic background

Responsibilities

• Brief, argue and win high-profile disputes in the U.S. Supreme Court and appellate courts
• Assist with dispositive motions and other key submissions in trial court
• Collaborate with Partners and expose to a broad range of practice areas

Skills

Appellate litigation experience

Brief writing

Clerkship experience (district/appell

Job description

BCL Legal in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level Associate for its renowned Appellate practice. You will brief, argue and win high-profile disputes in the U.S. Supreme Court and appellate courts, while gaining exposure to a broad range of other practice areas.

The role offers strong mentorship and close collaboration with Partners, with opportunities to work on dispositive motions and key trial submissions, making it a rare, growth-oriented opportunity in a top-tier firm.