Appellate Associate Attorney

Full-time

No

Education
Juris Doctor

Experience
4+ years of appellate experience

Bar Admission
Admission to the New York Bar

Responsibilities

- Join a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with a strong national presence in the Appellate Practice department
- Handle matters in federal and state courts coast-to-coast, including in the Supreme Court of the United States
- Utilize working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure to analyze and frame factual and legal issues
- Conduct legal research, write effective briefs, and present oral argument
- Secure significant victories for clients in jurisdictions throughout the country
- Work closely with a team of experienced and accomplished attorneys, including several board-certified in appellate law
- Evaluate trial records and identify key legal issues to consider in the appellate process
- Utilize strong advocacy and writing skills to effectively represent clients in appellate proceedings
- Collaborate with colleagues in all major markets to stay current on local appellate court customs and procedures
- Handle a wide variety of civil appeals and extraordinary relief proceedings in various areas of law, including class action and mass tort, commercial litigation, construction, elder law, employment, healthcare, insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability, intellectual property, toxic torts/environmental litigation, and more
- Provide excellent client service and maintain strong relationships with clients

Qualifications

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York Bar
- 4+ years of experience in appellate law, with a strong understanding of state and federal civil and appellate procedure
- Excellent advocacy and writing skills, demonstrated through prior success in appellate proceedings
- Prior experience handling General Liability and/or Auto Liability cases is a plus
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify key legal issues and frame arguments accordingly
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues in various markets
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Commitment to providing excellent client service and maintaining strong client relationships
- Willingness to travel as needed for court appearances and client meetings

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salary, with a minimum of $140,000 and a maximum of $180,000 annually
- Range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm

Join the Appellate Practice team at Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 law firm with a strong national presence. As an Appellate Associate Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of civil appeals and extraordinary relief proceedings in various areas of law, including class action and mass tort, commercial litigation, construction, elder law, employment, healthcare, insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability, intellectual property, toxic torts/environmental litigation, and more. Our team of experienced and accomplished attorneys, many of whom are board-certified in appellate law, handle cases in federal and state courts coast-to-coast, including in the Supreme Court of the United States. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated attorney with at least four years of appellate experience, a strong understanding of state and federal civil and appellate procedure, and excellent advocacy and writing skills. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a dynamic and successful team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

- Evaluate trial records and identify key legal issues to consider in the appellate process
- Utilize working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure to analyze and frame factual and legal issues
- Conduct legal research, write effective briefs, and present oral argument
- Secure significant victories for clients in jurisdictions throughout the country
- Work closely with a team of experienced and accomplished attorneys, including several board-certified in appellate law
- Collaborate with colleagues in all major markets to stay current on local appellate court customs and procedures
- Handle a wide variety of civil appeals and extraordinary relief proceedings in various areas of law

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York Bar
- 4+ years of experience in appellate law, with a strong understanding of state and federal civil and appellate procedure
- Excellent advocacy and writing skills, demonstrated through prior success in appellate proceedings
- Prior experience handling General Liability and/or Auto Liability cases is a plus
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify key legal issues and frame arguments accordingly
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues in various markets
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Commitment to providing excellent client service and maintaining strong client relationships
- Willingness to travel as needed for court appearances and client meetings

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive salary, with a minimum of $140,000 and a maximum of $180,000 annually
- Range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm

H1 Heading: Join the Appellate Practice Team at Lewis Brisbois in New York City

H2 Heading: We are seeking an experienced Appellate Associate Attorney to join our team in the New York office of our full-service AmLaw 100 law firm.

Bullet Points:

- Minimum 4 years of appellate experience required
- Admission to the New York Bar is required
- Strong understanding of state and federal civil and appellate procedure
- Excellent advocacy and writing skills
- Prior experience in General Liability and/or Auto Liability is a plus
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with

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