Appellate Associate Mid-Level

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level appellate associate to join its national appellate practice in Dallas, Texas. The role involves handling high-stakes appeals and supporting trial teams with legal strategy, critical motions, and issue preservation at trial.

Duties

• Research and draft substantive briefs for appellate cases.
• Advise trial teams on legal strategy and critical motions.
• Preserve issues at trial for potential appeals.
• Engage with complex technology-related cases.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in researching and drafting substantive briefs.
• Judicial clerkship for a federal court or state high court.
• Ability to work independently and assume significant responsibility.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Comfort with complex technology-related cases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Additional compensation for candidates joining directly from a judicial clerkship.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306