Appellate Litigation Associate
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
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Appellate Litigation Associate - Washington, DC
1-3 Years' Experience | Appellate Clerkship Required | Elite Litigation Practice
A nationally recognized litigation group is seeking a Junior Appellate Litigation Associate to join its Washington, DC office. This full-time, partnership-track opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving attorney with a passion for appellate advocacy and a strong foundation built through a federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship.
This position offers the chance to work on high-profile, precedent-shaping cases, often before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, alongside leaders in appellate law.
What You'll Do:
What We're Looking For:
Why You'll Love This Role:
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Full-time, In-Office
Level: Associate (1-3 years of experience)
1-3 Years' Experience | Appellate Clerkship Required | Elite Litigation Practice
A nationally recognized litigation group is seeking a Junior Appellate Litigation Associate to join its Washington, DC office. This full-time, partnership-track opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving attorney with a passion for appellate advocacy and a strong foundation built through a federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship.
This position offers the chance to work on high-profile, precedent-shaping cases, often before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, alongside leaders in appellate law.
What You'll Do:
- Draft appellate briefs, cert petitions, amicus filings, and substantive legal memoranda
- Support oral argument preparation and strategy
- Conduct complex legal research and collaborate closely with senior litigators
- Contribute to a team that handles some of the nation's most influential litigation matters
What We're Looking For:
- 1 to 3 years of post-JD experience in litigation or appellate law (class years 2021-2023)
- Appellate clerkship experience required (U.S. Supreme Court or federal court of appeals)
- Exceptional academic credentials, legal writing, and research skills
- Thoughtful, precise communicator and committed team contributor
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Be part of a prestigious appellate practice with national recognition
- Engage in meaningful, intellectually rigorous work on cutting-edge legal issues
- Enjoy partnership-track potential, close mentorship, and a collaborative culture
- Competitive salary and benefits in line with top-tier law firms
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Full-time, In-Office
Level: Associate (1-3 years of experience)