Appellate and advanced motions senior associate/counsel attorney

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Appellate and Advanced Motions Senior Associate/Counsel Attorney based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join a nationally recognized litigation practice focused on appellate advocacy and advanced motions. In this role, you will handle sophisticated legal issues and develop persuasive written arguments in high-stakes product liability and complex litigation matters. You will collaborate with trial teams and legal professionals across multiple offices to shape litigation strategies and influence outcomes at both trial and appellate levels. Your work will involve complex legal research, appellate brief writing, and the preparation and argument of significant motions. This opportunity offers exposure to nationally significant cases across diverse industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer products, and medical devices. You will join a collaborative environment that values legal excellence, intellectual rigor, mentorship, and professional development.

Accountabilities

As a member of the Appellate and Advanced Motions Practice, you will provide strategic legal support across complex litigation matters, contributing to effective advocacy and successful case outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and analyze complex legal issues arising in state and federal courts.
• Draft appellate briefs, petitions, and other appellate filings that present clear, persuasive legal arguments.
• Prepare and argue dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, and other significant pretrial and post-trial motions.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with trial teams throughout all phases of proceedings.
• Advise attorneys and clients on evolving case law, procedural requirements, and the preservation of appellate issues.
• Support trial teams by preparing legal briefs and analyzing complex legal questions before, during, and after trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on high-profile product liability and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Contribute to the development of legal arguments and strategies that address sophisticated procedural and substantive issues.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an accomplished legal professional with strong appellate advocacy capabilities, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for sophisticated legal writing. The following qualifications are expected:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; admission in a state where the firm maintains an office is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in appellate practice, judicial clerkship, complex litigation, or advanced motions.
• Demonstrated appellate advocacy experience, including drafting appellate briefs and other appellate filings.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical reasoning, and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions and other complex motions in state and federal courts.
• Strong understanding of state and federal procedural rules and appellate requirements.
• Experience in product liability, commercial litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal arguments effectively.
• Outstanding attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal work.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, projects, and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with attorneys across different offices and practice groups.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Firm-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer profit-sharing contributions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to nationally significant appeals and complex legal matters.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys across the United States.
• Fully remote work arrangement, with candidates able to work from anywhere in the United States. Preference is given to candidates located in states where the firm maintains an office.

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