Mid-Level Appellate Associate

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Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Appellate Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of post-clerkship litigation experience to join its Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. This role focuses on high-stakes appellate and Supreme Court matters, particularly those involving intellectual property and patent litigation. This position is being recruited on behalf of the law firm by a professional legal recruitment agency.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Manage key aspects of appellate litigation matters

• Draft appellate briefs, motions, and related legal documents

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and case analysis

• Support appellate strategy development and execution

• Collaborate with senior litigators and case teams

• Engage with high-level courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court when applicable

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of litigation experience post-clerkship

• Demonstrated experience with appellate litigation

• Background in matters involving intellectual property, with a focus on patent litigation preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Relevant bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission required

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Proven academic excellence

Certifications:

• Active or eligible bar membership in the District of Columbia

• Completion of one or more appellate or Supreme Court clerkships preferred

Skills:

• Superior legal writing and analytical abilities

• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation skills

• Detail-oriented and organized approach to complex legal issues

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal team

• Strategic mindset for appellate litigation

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package (details available upon request)

• Participation in a highly respected appellate practice

• Opportunities for professional growth and high-level case exposure

• Supportive and intellectually challenging work environment

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306