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Appellate Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2027

Pay scale: $220000- $275000


Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly qualified Appellate Litigation Associate to join its practice in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate will have experience in federal or state appellate court clerkships and possess 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience.

Duties

  • Conduct legal research and draft appellate briefs.
  • Prepare advocates for oral arguments.
  • Assist trial teams with strategy and significant motions.
  • Preserve issues in courts across the country.

Requirements

  • Admitted to or eligible to waive into the Washington State Bar.
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and academic credentials.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Admission to the Washington State Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
  • Employee assistance program.


This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.


Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued.


We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives.


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Job ID: 429309

Salary : $220,000 - $275,000

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