Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) - Orange County

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.

• 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.

• 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.