Supreme Court & Appellate Associate - High-Impact

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental wellness programs

Disability & parental leave

Flexible Time Off

401K plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate to join a renowned appellate practice handling high-profile cases across courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. The role emphasizes collaboration, excellence, and innovation.

The ideal candidate has a JD, clerkship experience, bar admission, strong research and writing, and teamwork. The firm offers comprehensive health benefits, disability and parental leave, and a supportive, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing or eligibility to obtain.
• Strong academic credentials and rigorous legal reasoning.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred (federal or state appellate).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft persuasive appellate briefs.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on complex appellate matters.
• Engage in strategic planning for appellate advocacy and trial preparation.
• Participate in oral argument preparation and hearings as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate to join a renowned appellate practice handling high-profile cases across courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. The role emphasizes collaboration, excellence, and innovation.

The ideal candidate has a JD, clerkship experience, bar admission, strong research and writing, and teamwork. The firm offers comprehensive health benefits, disability and parental leave, and a supportive, diverse environment.