Direct Counsel
Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) - Chicago
Direct Counsel, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Job Description
Job Description Associate — Litigation (Supreme Court & Appellate) Locations:
Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Practice:
Supreme Court & Appellate Experience:
Junior to Mid-Level Associates Type:
Full-Time Direct Counsel represents an
AmLaw 100 firm
seeking highly qualified
Litigation Associates
to join its nationally recognized
Supreme Court & Appellate Practice . This Chambers Band 1 ranked group is involved in
high-stakes appeals, critical trial-court motions, and strategic legal advisory matters
across industries. The position offers the opportunity to brief and argue appeals, collaborate with renowned appellate practitioners, and shape precedent-setting issues in both federal and state courts. Key Responsibilities:
Draft
appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions
in high-profile cases.
Conduct sophisticated
legal research and analysis
on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues.
Advise trial teams on
preserving issues for appeal
and shaping litigation strategy.
Work closely with senior appellate lawyers on
Supreme Court and federal appellate matters .
Represent clients across diverse industries in
complex, precedent-setting disputes .
Qualifications:
Outstanding
academic credentials
from a top law school.
Judicial clerkship experience
preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level.
Superior
writing, research, and analytical skills .
Admission to the bar in one or more of the listed jurisdictions, or eligibility to waive in.
A strong interest in
appellate litigation and constitutional law .
Compensation (Cravath Scale)
Job Description Associate — Litigation (Supreme Court & Appellate) Locations:
Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Practice:
Supreme Court & Appellate Experience:
Junior to Mid-Level Associates Type:
Full-Time Direct Counsel represents an
AmLaw 100 firm
seeking highly qualified
Litigation Associates
to join its nationally recognized
Supreme Court & Appellate Practice . This Chambers Band 1 ranked group is involved in
high-stakes appeals, critical trial-court motions, and strategic legal advisory matters
across industries. The position offers the opportunity to brief and argue appeals, collaborate with renowned appellate practitioners, and shape precedent-setting issues in both federal and state courts. Key Responsibilities:
Draft
appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions
in high-profile cases.
Conduct sophisticated
legal research and analysis
on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues.
Advise trial teams on
preserving issues for appeal
and shaping litigation strategy.
Work closely with senior appellate lawyers on
Supreme Court and federal appellate matters .
Represent clients across diverse industries in
complex, precedent-setting disputes .
Qualifications:
Outstanding
academic credentials
from a top law school.
Judicial clerkship experience
preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level.
Superior
writing, research, and analytical skills .
Admission to the bar in one or more of the listed jurisdictions, or eligibility to waive in.
A strong interest in
appellate litigation and constitutional law .
Compensation (Cravath Scale)