Overview
Appellate Attorney Jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA at Direct Counsel
Direct Counsel is Seeking an Experienced Appellate Attorney to Join a Premier Mid-Size Firm
Location:
Any of the Following Offices or Remote Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, or Washington, DCDirect Counsel is seeking an experienced Appellate Attorney to join a well-established, nationally integrated mid-size business law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with a substantial book of business to leverage the firm’s expansive platform and
cross-selling
opportunities while enjoying
flexibility
and
autonomy
.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent clients in complex appellate matters in both state and federal courts.
Draft appellate briefs and handle motions with
precision
and persuasive legal arguments.
Manage and advise on all aspects of appellate litigation, including legal research, strategy, and oral arguments.
Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s national platform on high-level litigation and appellate
to business development efforts and expand the client base.
Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in appellate law.
Prior experience clerking in an appellate court, preferably a federal appellate court.
Proven track record
of drafting appellate briefs in state and federal courts.
Admitted to the appellate bar of one or more federal circuit courts.
Substantial and self-sufficient book of portable business (ideally $400,000+).For candidates with 10+ years of experience:
Four or more oral arguments in state and federal appellate courts.
Recognized as an appellate lawyer in their local or regional community.
Active law license in good standing in the jurisdiction of residence.
Why Join?
Flexibility
with rates and client service arrangements.
Opportunity to leverage a national platform for business expansion.
Competitive compensation
commensurate with experience.
Full benefits package
included.
Remote work options
available.
All submissions will be held in strict confidence.
Direct Counsel is an
equal opportunity employer
and values
diversity
. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Title: Appellate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Business Law)
