Senior Appeals Division Leader - Appellate Practice & Policy

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior appellate attorney to lead the Appeals Division, supervising a team of over ten attorneys and two paralegals. You will manage a complex caseload and provide strategic guidance on substantive law, procedure, and policy across federal and state courts.

You will oversee HR and administrative operations, mentor staff, and coordinate with AGO leadership and external agencies while developing training resources and practice guides to strengthen the division's written advocacy

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing attorney and member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• Must be eligible for admission to the U.S. District Court and the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of appellate or heavy litigation experience including civil litigation and discovery practice.
• Experience in federal habeas corpus practice is preferred.
• Prior management and/or supervision experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and strengthen the written work of the Division and oversee a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 10+ attorneys and 2 paralegals in the Appeals Division.
• Manage the Division’s caseload of ~400 criminal and civil matters in federal and state courts.
• Assign, review, and edit legal work across the division.
• Advise Division professionals and other state units on legal, procedural, and policy matters.
• Oversee division administrative operations and HR matters.
• Brief and coordinate with AGO leadership and other governmental entities.
• Develop training seminars and practice guides.
• Supervise litigation handled by agency counsel.
• Handle criminal and civil matters in trial and appellate courts.
• Contribute to investigations, trial teams, policy initiatives, and amicus activity.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with outside agencies.

Skills

Litigation Management

Oral Advocacy

Written Advocacy

Team Leadership

Massachusetts Bar Membership

Federal Habeas Corpus Practice

Appellate Practice Experience

Management and Supervision Experience

Legal Writing and Editing Skills

Communication

Education

Massachusetts Bar Membership

Admission to the U.S. District Court & First Circuit

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior appellate attorney to lead the Appeals Division, supervising a team of over ten attorneys and two paralegals. You will manage a complex caseload and provide strategic guidance on substantive law, procedure, and policy across federal and state courts.

You will oversee HR and administrative operations, mentor staff, and coordinate with AGO leadership and external agencies while developing training resources and practice guides to strengthen the division's written advocacy