Appellate Attorney

APPELLATE ATTORNEY

JOB DESCRIPTION: Singleton Schreiber, LLP (SSLLP) seeks a motivated attorney to join our award-winning Motions Writs Appeals team (MWA), who will play a pivotal role in advocating for our clients' rights and delivering outstanding legal services.

SSLLP is a high-caliber Plaintiffs' firm dedicated to bringing justice to victims of corporate and governmental misconduct in a wide range of areas, including personal injury, consumer, environmental, civil rights, and mass torts.

MWA handles important briefing at all levels of the firm's cases. MWA also takes on high-profile appeals from outside firms who need expert help getting their cases to trial or defending their verdicts. MWA includes nationally recognized, top-notch attorneys with considerable appellate experience. We seek a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, passion for justice, and superb legal research and writing skills to join our team.

This position will be based in San Diego, although remote work is permitted.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$125,000-$250,000 annually

Salaries will be commensurate with experience and competitive with other high-level plaintiffs'-side firms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and prepare complex motions and appellate briefs.
• Work closely with the rest of the MWA team on developing legal strategies in cutting-edge cases
• Perform detailed and complex legal research.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on cases.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California and/or Hawaii.
• Appellate clerkship or 3+ years of experience in appeals or litigation involving complex issues and motion practice.
• Ability to draft complex appellate briefs and motions.
• Detail oriented and organized, team player, reliable, and capable of multitasking and managing several time-critical projects under tight deadlines.
• This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost

• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period

• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering

• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation

• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)

• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff

• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development

• State bar and approved professional association dues covered

• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month

• Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.