Litigation (Supreme Court and Appellate) Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a 1st–3rd year Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate team in the Litigation Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have appellate experience and a preference for familiarity with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and collaborating with senior attorneys on strategy. Candidates should be admitted to the DC Bar and demonstrate top-tier academic credentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft briefs for appellate cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and preparation.
• Participate in oral arguments and hearings as needed.
• Analyze and interpret complex legal documents and statutes.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Appellate litigation

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a 1st - 3rd year Associate for its 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 familiarity with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft briefs for appellate cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and preparation.
• Participate in oral arguments and hearings as needed.
• Analyze and interpret complex legal documents and statutes.

Requirements

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

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the DC Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Competitive compensation packages.

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