Appellate Attorney - Trial & Defense
About The Position
Clyde & Co is seeking Associate or Counsel level Appellate Attorneys to support our growing Appellate, Litigation Strategy, and Trial Monitoring practice. This practice includes catastrophic personal injury cases, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has appellate trial monitoring experience, as well as substantial experience drafting pre- and post-trial motions, appellate briefs, and all types of dispositive motions. The ideal candidate is also proactive, motivated, organized, and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills. This role is available in New York, with a hybrid option.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York and ideally New Jersey Bar (or at least eligible for admission)
- 3+ years of appellate experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Nice To Haves
- Appellate trial monitoring experience
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze trial records, appellate records, appellate briefs, and all types of evidence involving highly sophisticated and complicated legal issues
- Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
- Provide research and support on complex cases
- Draft pre-trial motions, post-trial motions, appellate briefs, and dispositive motions on highly complex and high exposure cases.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Performance Bonuses
- Student Debt Repayment
- Referral Rewards
- Mentorship & Career Growth
- Engaging Culture
- Wellbeing Benefits
- Inclusive Parental Leave
- Global Mobility Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
