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Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP ยท 2 days ago

Appellate & Motion Practice Attorney

positionNew York, NY, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$35/hr - $70/hr
date5+ years exp

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Appellate & Motion Practice Attorney to join our team. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing appellate matters across multiple jurisdictions.

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Responsibilities

Drafting and editing appellate briefs, motions, memoranda of law, and other substantive legal filings
Conducting comprehensive legal research and developing persuasive legal arguments
Reviewing trial records, transcripts, and evidentiary materials to identify appealable issues
Preparing motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and other dispositive applications
Assisting trial teams by analyzing legal issues and crafting pre-trial, post-trial, and strategic motions
Managing deadlines, appellate calendars, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Participating in oral arguments when appropriate and supporting senior attorneys in appellate proceedings
Maintaining strong client relationships through responsiveness, strategic guidance, and adherence to client guidelines
Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met

Qualification

Appellate work experienceMotion practice experienceLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsTrial experienceWriting skillsJudgmentCommunication skillsFlexibilityInitiative

Required

Admission to practice in the State of New York is required
At least 5 years of experience in appellate work, motion practice, or complex legal research and writing
Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to producing error-free, persuasive legal work
Demonstrated experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and responding to complex legal issues

Preferred

Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus
Federal Court and appellate court experience are strongly preferred
Trial experience or litigation support experience is a plus

Benefits

Health
Life
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible work options
Paid time off

Company

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

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Based in Manhattan, the firm has seven other offices in Buffalo, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; London; Long Island (Garden City, N.Y.); Newark, N.J.; Philadelphia and White Plains, N.Y., and it plans immediate strategic growth in each of these locations.
dateFounded in 2017
location
New City, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.gerberciano.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
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Leadership Team

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Kenneth L. Crooks
Chief Operating Officer
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Arlow Linton
Partner
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