Supreme Court and Appellate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Disability & parental leave

HSA & FSA

401K & PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Portland, OR to join a team-oriented appellate practice handling high-profile appeals and preserving trial-level issues. The ideal candidate will contribute to a docket spanning major cases and collaborate across trial teams.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, strong research and writing abilities, and eligibility for State Bar admission in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Oregon or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Portland, OR. 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 skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive team player.

Education

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

Certifications

• State Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Exceptional 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.