Appellate Litigation Associate

Base Pay Range

$225,000.00/yr - $310,000.00/yr

Overview

Join a nationally recognized trial and appellate team handling some of the most complex, high‑stakes appeals in the country. Our appellate group partners closely with trial teams on cutting‑edge disputes in commercial, intellectual property, and technology‑driven matters. This is a practice where strategy meets precision—attorneys here don’t just write briefs; they help shape the law.

Responsibilities

• Handle appellate strategy and briefing in major commercial and IP‑related matters
• Draft persuasive appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and trial support memoranda
• Advise trial teams on issue preservation, jury instructions, and post‑trial motions
• Conduct deep legal research and craft clear, strategic written advocacy
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex, high‑value appeals

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience focused on complex commercial, appellate, or IP matters
• Federal appellate or district court clerkship—or a state supreme court clerkship
• Demonstrated writing excellence and analytical depth
• Comfort working with high‑tech subject matter (engineering or patent background not required)

Benefits

• Nationally respected trial and appellate platform with a consistent record of landmark wins
• Top‑of‑market compensation and bonuses, including clerkship credit
• Partner‑tracked mentorship with meaningful case ownership early on
• Collaborative teams that value intellectual rigor and autonomy
• Hybrid flexibility and modern offices across Texas and the U.S.
• Full benefits package including generous PTO, parental leave, and firm‑paid health coverage
• Engaged leadership that invests in attorney development and trial‑ready experience

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration

Contact

Hunter Dahlstrom

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