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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: 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)
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)