Sr. Appellate Attorney (8-12 yrs) - Seattle

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 175 000 - 225 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

HSA

Life/Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Parking benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Permanent Placements LLC is recruiting an experienced Appellate Attorney for its Seattle-based client, a respected Pacific Northwest law firm. The role focuses on appellate advocacy, complex civil litigation, and close collaboration with trial teams.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of civil litigation experience, exceptional research and writing skills, and strong appellate briefing abilities. Seattle location with opportunities for embedded appellate guidance during trial.

Qualificações

• Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing.
• 8–12 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Appellate briefing and motion practice experience.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and edit appellate briefs, dispositive motions, petitions, and other filings.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex issues.
• Develop appellate strategies with trial teams and clients.
• Present oral arguments before trial and appellate courts.
• Collaborate across practice areas on complex matters.
• Manage multiple appellate matters and deadlines.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Appellate briefing

Oral advocacy

Strategy judgment

Formação académica

J.D. from an accredited law school

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Appellate Attorney

Our client, a highly respected Pacific Northwest law firm, is seeking an experienced Appellate Attorney with 8-12 years of civil litigation experience to join its appellate practice in Seattle.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned litigator who is passionate about legal writing, appellate advocacy, and complex legal analysis. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated appeals, collaborate closely with trial counsel, and play a strategic role in shaping litigation outcomes through exceptional written and oral advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit appellate briefs, dispositive motions, petitions, and other substantive legal filings
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex legal issues
• Develop appellate strategies in collaboration with trial teams and clients
• Serve as embedded appellate counsel during trial proceedings when appropriate
• Attend trials and provide appellate-focused guidance on issue preservation and strategy
• Prepare post-trial analyses and appellate recommendations
• Present oral arguments before trial and appellate courts
• Advise clients regarding appellate risks, opportunities, and litigation strategy
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex matters
• Manage multiple appellate matters and deadlines simultaneously

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
• 8-12 years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong appellate briefing and motion practice experience
• Superior oral advocacy abilities
• Excellent judgment and strategic thinking skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience
• Significant appellate litigation experience
• Experience serving as appellate counsel on complex trial matters
• Experience presenting oral arguments in appellate courts

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to focus on sophisticated appellate advocacy while collaborating with highly regarded litigators on complex matters. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant responsibility on high-level appeals
• Direct client interaction and strategic involvement
• Opportunities to serve as embedded appellate counsel during trial
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong professional development and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of complex civil litigation matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and bar year
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus opportunities

Benefits include:

• Firm-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing program
• Parking benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Location

• Seattle, Washington