Supreme Court And Appellate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Supreme Court and Appellate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Seattle, WA is seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney for its Supreme Court and Appellate practice. The firm has an excellent reputation for handling complex and high-profile cases, having successfully represented clients in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeal, and state courts. This role is ideal for an attorney looking to be part of a team working on groundbreaking, bet-the-company cases in appellate law.

Duties:

• Research and prepare legal briefs for complex appellate matters.
• Argue motions and represent clients in various appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on strategy and case preparation.
• Focus on “appellate eyes at trial,” ensuring key motions and issues are preserved at trial court levels.
• Provide in-depth legal analysis and communicate findings clearly in written and oral formats.
• Participate in ongoing case management, working effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain proactive involvement in high-stakes appeals across diverse industries.

Requirements:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative setting.
• A history of academic excellence with a completed JD from an accredited law school.
• Previous judicial clerkship experience, ideally in a federal or state appellate court.
• A commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to handling complex legal issues.
• Highly motivated with exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials are required.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar is required.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex cases.
• Ability to think critically and strategically about legal issues.

Job Location:

• Seattle, WA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental well-being support, including counseling and therapy services.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits through a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• Paid parental leave benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.