Appellate Attorney
About the role
Clyde & Co is seeking a seasoned appellate attorney to support our trial & defense practice in handling matters in federal and state appellate courts and trial courts across the Firm. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, insurance coverage, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, government tort claims, public entity liability, civil rights litigation, and trucking and transportation matters.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda
- Prepare and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other correspondence
- Review and analyze trial records and other documents
- Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
Essential Skills & Experience
- Admission to the California Bar
- 15+ years of appellate experience
- Certified as an Appellate Law Specialist preferred
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously
- Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Pay
The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $270,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.