Disputes - Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation Associate

Hogan Lovells; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice seeks a talented associate with 2–4 years of experience following law school graduation, including at least one appellate clerkship, to join our Washington, D.C. team.

The role offers substantial responsibility and client contact, contributing to all phases of appellate litigation from strategy to briefing and oral argument preparation. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from a top law school with an outstanding academic record.
• 2–4 years of legal experience after law school graduation.
• At least one federal or state appellate court clerkship; federal appellate clerkship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit briefs, petitions for certiorari, amicus briefs, and other appellate filings.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, administrative, and commercial issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda, client counseling materials, and strategic assessments.
• Participate in moot courts and oral argument preparation.
• Work with trial teams to preserve appellate issues and develop litigation strategy.
• Collaborate closely with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives relating to appellate advocacy and emerging legal issues.

Skills

Appellate advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from top law school

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice seeks a talented and highly credentialed associate with 2-4 years of experience following law school graduation, including at least one appellate clerkship, to join our nationally recognized team in Washington, D.C.

Our practice represents clients before the Supreme Court of the United States, federal courts of appeals, state supreme courts, and as embedded appellate counsel in trial courts across a broad range of industries and legal issues. Associates work closely with partners and clients on some of the most significant appeals and legal questions facing businesses, institutions, and individuals today.

This position offers substantial responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to play a key role in all phases of appellate litigation, from developing case strategy through briefing and oral argument preparation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit briefs, petitions for certiorari, amicus briefs, and other appellate filings.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on complex constitutional, statutory, administrative, and commercial issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda, client counseling materials, and strategic assessments.
• Participate in moot courts and oral argument preparation.
• Work with trial teams to preserve appellate issues and develop litigation strategy.
• Collaborate closely with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives relating to appellate advocacy and emerging legal issues.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• A J.D. degree from a top law school with an outstanding academic record.
• 2-4 years of legal experience following law school graduation.
• At least one federal or state appellate court clerkship; federal appellate clerkship experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in appellate advocacy, constitutional law, administrative law, or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management abilities.
• Membership in good standing with a state bar, or eligibility to become admitted promptly.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and creative advocate who enjoys tackling difficult legal questions, writing persuasively, and working collaboratively on high-stakes matters. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated excellence through academic achievement, clerkship service, and experience handling sophisticated litigation matters.

About Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is a leading global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers across six continents. Our Supreme Court & Appellate Practice is consistently recognized among the nation's premier appellate groups and represents clients in precedent-setting matters before the highest courts in the country.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that enables our lawyers to thrive professionally while delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and clerkship information for consideration.

The expected base salary range for this role is $235,000 to $310,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses.

Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• relocation

Additional benefits may include relocation. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].