Litigation - Appellate Attorney in New York City, NY

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New York City, NY

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in New York City, NY

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Supreme Court & Appellate Associate at Law Firm - Salary Information and Job Description

Salary Range: $260,000 - $390,000

Job Title: Supreme Court & Appellate Associate

Experience: Judicial clerk experience, JD from accredited law school, strong academic credentials

Department: Supreme Court & Appellate

Type: Full-time, Regular

Location: Any US Office, United States; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Washington, Washington, DC

H1: Join Our Nationally Recognized Supreme Court & Appellate Team

H2: Orrick - A Premier Law Firm with a Leading Appellate Practice

Responsibilities:

- Successfully brief and argue appeals in courts at every level, including the . Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and state courts
- Work on high-profile cases in a team-oriented environment
- Handle bet-the-company and industry-changing appeals
- Provide "appellate eyes at trial" by focusing on key motions and issue preservation at the trial court level

Qualifications:

- Excellent legal research, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Experience as a judicial clerk, preferably for a federal or state appellate court
- Completed JD from an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team player

How to Apply:

- Apply online at and include a resume, . transcript, writing sample, and cover letter
- Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal
- For agreements and login credentials, contact
- For questions, contact Liz Forrest, . Director of Recruiting, at

Compensation and Benefits:

- Expected salary range between $260,000 and $390,000
- Comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package
- Annual discretionary merit bonus based on Firm and individual performance
- Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
- Robust mental well-being benefits
- Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and 401K program
- Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program
- Generous parental leave benefits
- Paid holidays

How to Apply:

- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until filled
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Consistent with SF Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position
- Qualified applicants for attorney positions must be a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and eligible to practice, or eligible to practice upon successful completion of the California Bar Examination

Join Our Nationally Recognized Supreme Court & Appellate Team at Orrick, A Premier Law Firm with a Leading Appellate Practice.

At Orrick, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and make a significant impact in the legal field. Our deep bench of talented attorneys, including former Supreme Court and court of appeals clerks, appellate counsel at the . Department of Justice, and law school faculty, makes us one of the finest appellate practices in the country. In fact, we were named Law360's Appellate Group of the Year in 2023.

As a Supreme Court & Appellate Associate, you will have the chance to handle bet-the-company and industry-changing appeals, as well as provide "appellate eyes at trial" by focusing on key motions and issue preservation at the trial court level. We are looking for candidates who have both an uncompromising dedication to excellence and a desire to work on the highest profile cases in a team-oriented environment.

Join our team and be a part of a premier law firm that offers a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package. We are committed to providing our attorneys and staff with the best benefits, including elective health benefits, mental well-being benefits, child, family, elder, and pet care benefits, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits. We also offer a variety of compensation, including an annual discretionary merit bonus, based on Firm and individual performance.

To join our team, please apply online at and include a resume, . transcript, writing sample, and cover letter. If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Forrest, . Director of Recruiting, at . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Compensation for this position is expected to range between $260,000 and $390,000. This estimate is based on the Orrick's current compensation and benefits information as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We are actively recruiting for this position and accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice, or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Join our team and be a part of a premier law firm with a leading appellate practice. Apply now and take the next step in your legal career.