Direct Counsel · 4 months ago
Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) - Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelDirect Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking highly qualified Litigation Associates to join its nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate Practice. The position offers the opportunity to brief and argue appeals, collaborate with renowned appellate practitioners, and shape precedent-setting issues in both federal and state courts.
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Responsibilities
Draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions in high-profile cases
Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues
Advise trial teams on preserving issues for appeal and shaping litigation strategy
Work closely with senior appellate lawyers on Supreme Court and federal appellate matters
Represent clients across diverse industries in complex, precedent-setting disputes
Qualification
Required
Outstanding academic credentials from a top law school
Superior writing, research, and analytical skills
Admission to the bar in one or more of the listed jurisdictions, or eligibility to waive in
A strong interest in appellate litigation and constitutional law
Preferred
Judicial clerkship experience preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level
Company
Direct Counsel
Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
Founded in 2021
2-10 employees
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