Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) - D.C. Job at Direct Counsel, Washington DC

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


Associate — Litigation (Supreme Court & Appellate)
Locations: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C.
Practice: Supreme Court & Appellate
Experience: Junior to Mid-Level Associates
Type: Full-Time

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking highly qualified Litigation Associates to join its nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate Practice . This Chambers Band 1 ranked group is involved in high-stakes appeals, critical trial-court motions, and strategic legal advisory matters across industries. The position offers the opportunity to brief and argue appeals, collaborate with renowned appellate practitioners, and shape precedent-setting issues in both federal and state courts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions in high-profile cases.

  • Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues.

  • Advise trial teams on preserving issues for appeal and shaping litigation strategy.

  • Work closely with senior appellate lawyers on Supreme Court and federal appellate matters .

  • Represent clients across diverse industries in complex, precedent-setting disputes .

Qualifications:
  • Outstanding academic credentials from a top law school.

  • Judicial clerkship experience preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level.

  • Superior writing, research, and analytical skills .

  • Admission to the bar in one or more of the listed jurisdictions, or eligibility to waive in.

  • A strong interest in appellate litigation and constitutional law .

Compensation (Cravath Scale)

Job Tags

Full time,

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