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Plaintiff Appellate Attorney

Plaintiff Appellate Attorney

THE LAW OFFICES OF KANNER AND PINTALUGA PABoca Raton, FL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and first-party property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Appellate Attorney to join our team in our Boca Raton, FL office.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm, handles auto accidents, premise liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death cases, nursing home abuse and first-party home and business property damage throughout the State of Florida.

We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Appellate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in appellate advocacy, exceptional legal writing and research skills, and a deep commitment to representing plaintiffs' interests. This role involves handling appeals from the trial court to the appellate court, including drafting briefs, presenting oral arguments, and providing strategic guidance on legal and appellate issues. It also involves providing legal trial support to attorneys during trial.

Appellate Attorneys each have approximately 10-20 active appeals and work directly with one paralegal to assist them with ongoing cases.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES :

  • Handle all aspects of appellate cases, including brief writing, oral arguments, and motions practice.
  • Provide on-site legal trial support to attorneys while they are in the process of trying cases in court.
  • Meeting with attorneys and reviewing drafts of filings on substantive legal motions and responses such as summary judgement and post-judgment matters.
  • Conduct thorough legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
  • Collaborate with trial attorneys to develop and execute litigation and appellate strategies.
  • Draft clear, persuasive, and well-reasoned legal briefs and memoranda.
  • Present oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts.
  • Stay current on legal developments and changes in appellate law.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS :

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in appellate litigation, preferably on the plaintiff's side.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent oral advocacy skills with experience arguing cases before appellate courts.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Commitment to ethical practice and client advocacy.

    • FIRM BENEFITS

    The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive) :

  • Competitive Wage
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
  • Group Medical / Dental / Vision Plans
  • Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
  • Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
  • Annual Performance Reviews

    • ABOUT KANNER & PINTALUGA

    Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

    Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

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