Appellate Litigation Associate at Emerge Talent
Washington, District of Columbia, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Appellate Advocacy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Team Collaboration, Oral Argument Preparation, Drafting Briefs, Cert Petitions, Amicus Filings

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description
Appellate Litigation Associate – Washington, DC 1–3 Years’ Experience | Appellate Clerkship Required | Elite Litigation Practice A nationally recognized litigation group is seeking a Junior Appellate Litigation Associate to join its Washington, DC office. This full-time, partnership-track opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving attorney with a passion for appellate advocacy and a strong foundation built through a federal appellate or Supreme Court clerkship. This position offers the chance to work on high-profile, precedent-shaping cases, often before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, alongside leaders in appellate law. What You’ll Do: Draft appellate briefs, cert petitions, amicus filings, and substantive legal memoranda Support oral argument preparation and strategy Conduct complex legal research and collaborate closely with senior litigators Contribute to a team that handles some of the nation’s most influential litigation matters What We’re Looking For: 1 to 3 years of post-JD experience in litigation or appellate law (class years 2021–2023) Appellate clerkship experience required (U.S. Supreme Court or federal court of appeals) Exceptional academic credentials, legal writing, and research skills Thoughtful, precise communicator and committed team contributor Why You’ll Love This Role: Be part of a prestigious appellate practice with national recognition Engage in meaningful, intellectually rigorous work on cutting-edge legal issues Enjoy partnership-track potential, close mentorship, and a collaborative culture Competitive salary and benefits in line with top-tier law firms 📍 Location: Washington, DC 🕒 Schedule: Full-time, In-Office 💼 Level: Associate (1–3 years of experience)
Responsibilities
The associate will draft appellate briefs, cert petitions, and legal memoranda, while also supporting oral argument preparation and conducting legal research. They will collaborate closely with senior litigators on influential litigation matters.
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