Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Wilson Elser - Attorneys's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Wilson Elser - Attorneys's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney posting at Wilson Elser - Attorneys — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney posting at Wilson Elser - Attorneys — free, in seconds.
About the Role
Wilson Elser is seeking a talented and motivated Appeals and Complex Motions Associate Attorney to join our 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.
- 1-3 years of defense litigation experience.
- Civil litigation background preferred, with appellate experience being highly desirable.
- Exceptional legal writing skills required.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
Skills
- Legal writing
- Analytical abilities
- Research abilities
Location
- NYC Office
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years of defense litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000—$150,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm.
- With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are 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.
- Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide 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.
- It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence.
- Further, 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.
- Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users.
- California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.
- Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program.
- With respect to all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
- Please review the official posters for detailed information regarding your rights and protections
- Download the E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Spanish)
- Download the Right to Work Poster (English & Spanish)