Supreme Court and Appellate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 is seeking a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Seattle, WA. The role involves leading appellate research, drafting persuasive briefs, and supporting trial teams in preserving issues for appeal.

The ideal candidate has clerkship experience, bar admission in the location, and excellent writing and oral communication skills, with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 appellate cases.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Seattle, WA. 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 dedicated to excellence and innovation in a collaborative and diverse environment.

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 appellate 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 office location.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively 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.