Plaintiff Appellate Attorney

Job description :

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

POSITION SUMMARY :

In this role, you will see that clients receive the best care and obtain excellent results. You are expected to meet with clients to discuss their case, show compassion and empathy, and demonstrate an ability to earn their trust, confidence, and respect. You will also update clients and communicate with insurance companies from time to time regarding the status of claims, demands, and offers. In addition, you should be able to prepare the case for trial and try the case if needed.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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.

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Why is This a Great Opportunity :

FIRM BENEFITS

The law 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) :

ABOUT THE LAW FIRM

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

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 150000

Currency Type : USD