Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) California Offices
Posted a month ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Job overview
The Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) role at Seyfarth Shaw LLP involves providing strategic appellate litigation support within the Labor & Employment Department, impacting case outcomes through expert brief writing and oral advocacy.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will collaborate with litigators on appellate issue preservation, draft jury instructions, file appeals, handle complex briefings, and contribute to trial record preparation to support favorable appeals.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $255,000 to $340,000 with merit increases and bonuses; benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) plans.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10-15 years of litigation experience, strong research and brief writing skills, appellate process expertise, California bar admission, and excellent communication skills; clerkship experience is a plus.
Career development
Seyfarth offers professional development through mentoring, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, credentialing, and hands-on learning with partners.
Work environment and culture
The firm promotes a professional and collaborative environment with investment in employee growth and adherence to fair hiring practices including consideration of applicants with criminal histories.
Company information
Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a large law firm with over 900 lawyers in 18 offices worldwide, providing advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services.
Team overview
The attorney will join the nationwide Appellate Team within the Labor & Employment Department, working alongside senior attorneys on challenging cases.
Job location and travel
Positions are available in California offices located in Los Angeles (Century City and Downtown), Sacramento, and San Francisco, with specific office addresses provided.
Application process
Candidates must apply directly to Seyfarth Shaw LLP; applications via search firms are not accepted for this position.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking appellate cases using state-of-the-art technology and collaborate with top litigators nationwide.
Company overview
Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a prominent law firm specializing in labor and employment, real estate, corporate, and litigation services. They generate revenue through legal consultation, representation, and advisory services for a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1945, Seyfarth Shaw has grown to become a global firm with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, known for its innovative approach to legal service delivery and commitment to client satisfaction.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 10-15 years of significant litigation experience, focusing on appellate process expertise, including briefing appeals and conducting oral arguments in state and federal courts, as this is critical for the Appellate Attorney role at Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
Highlight your strong research, analysis, and brief writing skills, along with your ability to handle complex, detail-oriented work consistently, showcasing your intellectual curiosity and problem-solving abilities that align with Seyfarth's expectations.
Apply through multiple channels such as Seyfarth Shaw LLP's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other reputable legal job boards to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right hiring teams.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Seyfarth's Appellate Team or Labor & Employment Department in the California offices, using ice breakers like commenting on recent appellate cases they worked on, or expressing interest in Seyfarth's collaborative approach to litigation and appellate strategy.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords from the job description such as 'appellate process,' 'briefing appeals,' 'oral arguments,' 'litigation experience,' 'research and analysis,' and 'California Bar licensed' to improve your chances of passing initial screenings.
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