Our client is seeking an associate with at least one year of experience to join its Supreme Court and Appellate practice in San Diego. The role involves high-stakes appeals, significant trial-court motions, and legal strategy, and requires completion of an appellate clerkship.
The Work
- Research and develop legal arguments for high-stakes appeals, working on matters that may involve novel or challenging questions of law.
- Contribute to petitions for certiorari and merits briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as briefs in federal and state appellate courts.
- Prepare amicus briefs addressing consequential legal issues across a range of industries and subject areas.
- Work with trial teams before and during the appellate phase to frame and preserve issues for appeal.
- Assist with complex litigation and dispositive motions in trial courts and proceedings before regulatory agencies.
- Develop strategy in matters that may include litigation against the U.S. government, administrative-law questions, copyright disputes, and class actions.
What You Bring
- At least one year of relevant experience is required.
- Completion of an appellate clerkship is required.
- Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills are essential.
- Ability to contribute to appellate briefs, petitions, and legal strategy is important.
- Appellate litigation experience at a law firm or in government service is welcomed.
Why Consider It
The opportunity offers exposure to high-stakes appeals and trial-court work within a Chambers Band 1 appellate practice, with collaboration between appellate lawyers and trial teams.
The group includes attorneys with extensive Supreme Court and appellate experience, including former Supreme Court and federal appellate clerks, and its lawyers have presented more than 100 arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court since 2001.
The role combines substantial legal research and writing with work on significant litigation strategy.
Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and well-being resources are described, and discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.