Senior Appellate Attorney

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Appellate Attorney position.

This position can be located in any state we have an office and can be fully remote or hybrid.

The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Appellate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong trial and appellate capabilities, the ability to take ownership of active matters, and experience in managing and mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff. This role requires someone who can step into existing cases, lead litigation strategy, and oversee all phases of the legal process through appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction on litigation and appellate matters
• Serve as lead appellate counsel on matters in both federal and state trial and appellate courts
• Manage all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial, and appeal
• Draft and argue complex motions at the trial and appellate court levels
• Appear in court for hearings, trials, and appellate arguments
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Review and manage case files, ensuring timely progress and compliance with deadlines and client requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel

Required Qualifications

Why Should You Apply?

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7 / 1 / 2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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