Appellate Research and Writing Attorney

About the role

A respected law firm is seeking a highly skilled Appellate Research & Writing Attorney to provide sophisticated legal research, writing, and litigation support to its attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity 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

Qualifications

• 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

• A 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
• The 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