Portland| Hybrid
$235,000 – $390,000+
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Appellate Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Portland office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in handling sophisticated appeals and high-stakes legal issues for clients across a broad range of industries.
• 3+ years of appellate litigation, complex commercial litigation, or judicial clerkship experience gained at a sophisticated law firm or appellate court
• Experience drafting appellate briefs, dispositive motions, petitions, legal memoranda, and other complex written advocacy
• Experience handling appeals in state and federal appellate courts
• Experience preserving appellate issues throughout trial court proceedings is preferred
• Experience conducting complex legal research and developing innovative legal arguments involving significant procedural and substantive issues
• Experience assisting with oral arguments, trial strategy, and post-trial motions is a plus
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated appellate matters while maintaining significant client interaction
• Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued
• Outstanding academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Washington bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Nationally recognized Appellate practice
Sophisticated state and federal appellate matters
Significant responsibility and meaningful client interaction
Opportunity to work on precedent-setting legal issues across multiple industries
Strong mentorship and professional development
Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com