Appellate Attorney

Responsibilities

• In this role you will:
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda
• Prepare and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other correspondence
• Review and analyze trial records and other documents
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Admission to the California Bar
• 15+ years of appellate experience
• Certified as an Appellate Law Specialist preferred
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Why Join Us?
• At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:
• Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off - Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses - In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program - Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Retirement Benefits - Starts on day one and 100% vested.
• We are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.
• The Firm

Benefits

Additional Information

Clyde & Co is seeking a seasoned appellate attorney to support our trial & defense practice in handling matters in federal and state appellate courts and trial courts across the Firm. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, insurance coverage, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, government tort claims, public entity liability, civil rights litigation, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate will be proficient in analyzing and framing factual and legal issues within the context of appellate standards of review and experienced in presenting oral arguments.

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