Senior Litigation Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a New York City law firm, seeks an experienced litigation and appellate attorney to handle matters before the Second Circuit and other appellate bodies. You will work closely with the partner leading the department, with opportunities for mentorship and case ownership.

The role begins onsite in Manhattan for 3–6 months, then transitions to a hybrid schedule. Active NY license and strong appellate brief-writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New York State is required.
• Strong appellate brief-writing and oral argument experience.
• Ability to work onsite in Manhattan for the first 3–6 months, then hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters before the Second Circuit and other appellate bodies.
• Work closely with partners with direct case strategy involvement.
• Manage complex litigation matters with a high degree of independence.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal advocacy in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as outside appellate counsel across matters originated by other firms.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Brief-writing

Oral argument

Independent work

Written advocacy

Verbal advocacy

Education

Active NY license

Job description

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tyler May

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established, multi-practice New York City law firm operating out of a single Manhattan office in the Financial District. Built over decades into a full-service practice, the firm has developed a genuine litigation and appellate bench alongside its other core departments, rather than treating litigation as an ancillary offering. The appellate practice in particular has a long track record and a reputation among peers for sophisticated, well-prepared advocacy.

The firm is structured around direct partner involvement in casework, and it has cultivated a loyal referral network built on decades of consistent results and community trust.

Why join us

This is a chance to join a litigation and appellate practice with real depth and a track record of substantive, briefed-out work, inside a firm small enough that senior attorneys are still directly involved in case strategy.

Highlights include:

• Serious appellate work. The team handles matters before the Second Circuit and other appellate bodies, offering the kind of substantive brief-writing and oral argument experience that's harder to come by at larger, more compartmentalized firms.
• Direct partner access. Attorneys work closely with the partner who leads the litigation and appellate department, with real opportunities for mentorship and case ownership rather than working several layers removed from decision-makers.
• Flexibility that scales with tenure. The role starts onsite to build familiarity with the team and workflow, then transitions to a hybrid schedule after 3–6 months, an arrangement designed to balance in-person collaboration early on with long-term flexibility.
• Institutional stability. A firm with a multi-generational history and a strong regional reputation, offering steadier footing than many boutique litigation shops.
• Varied caseload. Because the firm is full-service, litigation attorneys are exposed to a range of underlying subject matter rather than a single narrow niche.

Job Details

Substantial litigation experience, with a specific and demonstrated track record handling matters before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

• Active license to practice law in New York State is required.
• Strong appellate brief-writing and oral argument experience.
• Ability to work onsite in Manhattan for the first 3–6 months, transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation matters with a high degree of independence.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills, with comfort operating in a fast-paced, partner-facing environment.
• Comfort working as outside appellate counsel across matters originated by other law firms, including quickly getting up to speed on unfamiliar case records and underlying subject matter.

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