Supreme Court and Appellate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and視

Mental well-being programs

Disability and parental leave

HSA/FSA contributions

401K and Flexible Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC is seeking a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate to contribute to high-profile appeals and trial-level issue preservation in a collaborative, diverse environment.

The role requires rigorous legal research, strong writing, and teamwork, with opportunities to influence litigation strategy across multiple courts.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Experience in appellate practice or clerking is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and proactive work ethic are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft persuasive appellate documents.
• Collaborate with a team on complex appellate cases.
• Engage in strategic planning for trial and appellate litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Washington, DC. The firm is renowned for its appellate practice, handling high-profile cases across various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. The role involves working in a collaborative and diverse environment on significant appeals and trial-level issue preservation.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team on complex appellate cases.
• Engage in strategic planning for trial and appellate litigation.

Requirements

• Experience as a judicial clerk, preferably in an appellate court.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to gain admission promptly.
• Strong academic credentials and proactive work ethic.

Education

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

Certifications

• State Bar membership where the office is located.

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.