What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) - D.C. position at Direct Counsel?
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:
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Draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions in high-profile cases.
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Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues.
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Advise trial teams on preserving issues for appeal and shaping litigation strategy.
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Work closely with senior appellate lawyers on Supreme Court and federal appellate matters.
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Represent clients across diverse industries in complex, precedent-setting disputes.
Qualifications:
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Outstanding academic credentials from a top law school.
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Judicial clerkship experience preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level.
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Superior writing, research, and analytical skills.
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Admission to the bar in one or more of the listed jurisdictions, or eligibility to waive in.
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A strong interest in appellate litigation and constitutional law.
Compensation (Cravath Scale)
