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About the Role
Wilson Elser is seeking a talented and motivated Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney to join their dynamic legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of appellate matters, providing the chance to grow within the appellate practice and eventually take on more complex tasks as experience builds.
Responsibilities
- Handle the full spectrum of appellate cases, from start to finish.
- Draft appellate motions and applications, including but not limited to motions to dismiss and for extension requests.
- Negotiate stipulations with other parties relating to appellate issues such as briefing schedules and the content of appellate records.
- Conduct ad hoc legal research for the firm’s various trial teams, assisting with ongoing litigation.
- Provide motion assistance to trial teams, including motions in limine (MILs), summary judgment motions (SJ) of varying complexity, and post-trial motions.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New York
- NJ bar admission a plus
- 2-4 years of defense litigation experience
- Civil litigation background preferred
- Appellate experience highly desirable
- Exceptional legal writing skills required
- Strong analytical and research abilities
Skills
- Appellate practice
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Analytical abilities
Location
- New York, New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- JD
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000—$160,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
About the Company
- Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
- Recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- The firm's culture is built on collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service provided by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.