Supreme Court and Appellate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health support

Disability leave

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

401K

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Charlotte, NC. The candidate will join a team-focused practice handling high-profile appellate matters, including work before the U.S.

Supreme Court, and contribute to preserving trial-level issues. The role requires a JD and experience as a judicial clerk, preferably for a federal or state appellate court, with strong academic credentials and a proactive work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience as a judicial clerk, preferably for a federal or state appellate court.
• Membership in the State Bar in the office location or ability to be admitted promptly.
• Strong academic credentials and a proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on complex appellate cases.
• Engage in strategic planning for trial and appellate litigation.
• Participate in oral arguments and hearings as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Appellate litigation

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Charlotte, NC. The firm is renowned for its appellate practice, handling high-profile cases across various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. The ideal candidate will join a team-oriented environment, contributing to a docket of significant appeals and trial-level issue preservation.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on complex appellate cases.
• Engage in strategic planning for trial and appellate litigation.
• Participate in oral arguments and hearings as needed.

Requirements

• Experience as a judicial clerk, preferably for a federal or state appellate court.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Strong academic credentials and a proactive work ethic.

Education

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

Certifications

• State Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.