Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) – California Offices

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Sacramento, CA

1d • $255,000 - $340,000 • Onsite

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.
Learn more about our Appellate Team here: https://www.seyfarth.com/services/practices/litigation/appellate.html

As an Appellate Attorney in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

Requirements

• At least 10 to 15 years of significant litigation experience.
• Very strong interest and ability in research, analysis and brief writing; the ability to handle complex and detail-oriented work on a sustained basis is key.
• Significant prior experience in the appellate process, briefing appeals and conducting oral arguments in the state and federal appeals court is a requirement.
• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Clerkship experience a plus, but not necessary.

Benefits

• We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees