Appellate Attorney

Our National Financial Services Law Firm provides elite legal representation to mortgage servicers in the context of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases. Our offices, home to more than 1100 employees across 18 states, work diligently to ensure our interests are in constant alignment with those of our clients.

The Appellate Attorney role provides a new hire with the uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious Commercial and Appellate

Litigation practice group. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

Job Description: As an Appellate Attorney you will:

• Manage complex, multi-faceted, appellate, and commercial litigation cases with significant impact for our financial services clients.
• Independently prepare appellate briefs, motions, pleadings, responses, and other documents.
• Litigate cases before New York trial and appellate courts.
• Research, draft, and analyze federal, state and local regulations or laws.
• Develop legal strategies and provide internal and client strategy recommendations.
• Manage appellate deadlines.
• Prepare for and attend escalated court appearances including, hearings and appellate arguments.
• No annual billable requirements.
• Flexible hybrid in-office schedule; would consider full-time virtual schedule for the proper candidate.

Requirements:

• Appellate experience at the state level and familiarity with appellate rules.
• Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Sophisticated knowledge of the rules of civil procedure.
• Ability to work in collaboration with other team members.
• Strong worth ethic and clear interest in appellate and motion practice.
• Experience managing deadlines and caseload.
• New York barred for 3+ years.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Membership in the New York bar
• 3+ years of litigation experience

Salary: $135,000-$175,000; commensurate with experience