Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) - S.F.

Associate - Litigation (Supreme Court & Appellate)

Locations : Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C.

Practice : Supreme Court & Appellate

Experience : Junior to Mid-Level Associates

Type : Full-Time

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking highly qualified Litigation Associates to join its nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate Practice . This Chambers Band 1 ranked group is involved in high-stakes appeals, critical trial-court motions, and strategic legal advisory matters across industries. 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.

Key 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 .

Qualifications :

Compensation (Cravath Scale)