Appellate & Strategic Motions Associate (1 - 2 Yrs Exp)

High-Level Brief Writing. Elite Case Exposure This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $210,000 - $260,000 per year A bit about us: We are a leading, full-service law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated legal solutions to clients across industries. Our team combines deep experience with a collaborative approach to help businesses navigate complex challenges. We pride ourselves on providing practical, innovative strategies that drive results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? We offer an inclusive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Our culture emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and teamwork, ensuring you have the resources and support to thrive. With access to cutting-edge matters and a commitment to work-life balance, we empower our attorneys to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact. Job Details We are seeking a junior litigation associate to join a specialized practice focused on appellate work and high-stakes motion strategy. This role offers early exposure to complex legal issues, with a mix of brief writing, dispositive motions, and involvement in sensitive investigative matters. Responsibilities Draft appellate briefs and critical motions in complex litigation matters Conduct legal research and develop strategic arguments for high-level filings Assist with matters involving internal and external investigations Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and written advocacy Engage in substantive writing projects with meaningful responsibility early on Qualifications 1–2 years of experience in a litigation-focused role Strong academic background with demonstrated writing ability Prior experience with motion practice or appellate work preferred Exposure to investigations or white collar matters is a plus Excellent analytical and communication skills Requirements Federal appellate clerkship experience required Prior law firm experience required Admission to a U.S. bar or eligibility for admission Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy