Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) California Offices

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Sacramento, CA

112d • $255,000 - $340,000

About The Position

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment where you will collaborate with our nation-wide Appellate Team, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Appellate Attorney with 10-15 years of experience in one of our California offices, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles – Century City and Los Angeles – Downtown. Our Appellate attorneys are a key asset at every stage of litigation, providing strategic insights during both pre-trial and trial proceedings. Our team draws upon experience with appellate-issue preservation to add value for our clients well before a judgment is handed down. Our Appellate attorneys also collaborate with Seyfarth's top-notch litigators to create the most favorable trial record in anticipation of an appeal, consult on and draft jury instructions and verdict forms, answer procedural questions, file interlocutory appeals, and handle complex briefings throughout the trial. Seyfarth’s Appellate attorneys have the unique combination of analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills to deliver winning briefs and compelling oral arguments.

Requirements

• At least 10 to 15 years of significant litigation experience.
• Very strong interest and ability in research, analysis, and brief writing.
• Significant prior experience in the appellate process, including briefing appeals and conducting oral arguments in state and federal appeals courts.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to think outside the box.
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights during pre-trial and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with litigators to create favorable trial records.
• Consult on and draft jury instructions and verdict forms.
• Answer procedural questions and file interlocutory appeals.
• Handle complex briefings throughout the trial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Comprehensive training through mentoring programs and CLE initiatives.
• Seyfarth University and industry credentialing.
• Paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees