Appellate Attorney

Description Our client is a Michigan law firm with a national practice that is seeking an experienced Appellate Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience at both appellate and trial court levels. Responsibilities:Provide proficient and expert appellate legal representation, including briefing and arguing appeals.Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of appellate laws and procedures and provide critical analysis of same on assigned cases.Draft, write and argue dispositive motions, including summary disposition/judgment motions, at the trial court level.Use expertise in legal research and writing to produce convincing legal arguments to support case strategy.Continually update skills and legal knowledge to keep current with changes in legislation and jurisprudence.Qualifications:Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.Active licensure to practice law in the State of Michigan and good standing with the State Bar.A minimum of three years of legal experience, with substantial experience in appellate practice and dispositive motions at the trial court level.Demonstrated experience in having briefed and argued several appeals and briefed several summary disposition/judgment motions and having argued several of them.Exceptional legal research and writing skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex legal analyses both verbally and in writing.Availability to travel nationwide to represent our firm and clients. Requirements Case Management Software, Briefing, Civil Litigation, Appellate, Appellate Practice, Courts - Appellate Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .