Supreme Court and Appellate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health support

Disability leave

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Miami, FL seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate to join a prominent appellate practice. The role focuses on high-profile appeals, drafting briefs, and contributing to trial-level issue preservation.

The ideal candidate has a JD, clerkship experience, strong research and writing abilities, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team-driven environment on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience preferred (federal/state appellate).
• Bar admission in Florida or eligibility to be admitted promptly.
• Strong academic credentials and legal research aptitude.
• Excellent writing and oral communication abilities.
• Highly motivated and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft persuasive appellate briefs.
• Collaborate with trial teams to preserve key issues for appeal.
• Engage in oral arguments before appellate courts.
• Participate in strategic planning for complex litigation cases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Miami, FL. 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 appellate briefs.
• Collaborate with trial teams to preserve key issues for appeal.
• Engage in oral arguments before appellate courts.
• Participate in strategic planning for complex litigation cases.

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 excellent legal research skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication abilities.
• Highly motivated and proactive team player.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

State Bar membership in the office location.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• 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 Flexible Time Off program.