Appellate Research and Writing Attorney

About the role

A respected Florida law firm is seeking a highly skilled Appellate Research & Writing Attorney to provide sophisticated legal research, writing, and litigation support. This position is ideal for a strong litigator or appellate attorney who wants to focus on high‑level legal writing and analysis while helping develop and grow a regular appellate practice within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare appellate‑level briefs, memoranda, motions, and other substantive legal filings.
• Support attorneys on complex litigation matters through research, legal analysis, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and review appellate briefs, petitions, responses, dispositive motions, and other high‑level litigation documents.
• Analyze complex legal and procedural issues and develop well‑supported arguments for trial and appellate matters.
• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout active cases without being responsible for managing the entirety of each litigation matter.
• Assist with appellate matters from initial research and briefing through oral argument and resolution.
• Work with firm leadership to help develop and grow a regular appellate practice.

Requirements

• Active Florida Bar license.
• Meaningful appellate experience, including appellate briefing and legal research.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong litigation background and understanding of trial‑level procedure.
• Experience drafting sophisticated motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and develop compelling legal arguments.
• Interest in building a long‑term appellate practice and serving as a key appellate resource for the firm.

Benefits

• Role centered on appellate‑level research, writing, and legal analysis.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated litigation.
• Exposure to both trial and appellate matters.
• Opportunity to help build and grow the firm’s appellate practice.
• Meaningful involvement in case strategy, briefing, and complex legal issues.
• Ability to focus on high‑level legal work without carrying the full responsibility of managing an entire litigation caseload.
• Collaborative environment with significant opportunity for professional growth.

For confidential consideration, contact Kaelan.Dea@gogpac.com.