Appellate Attorney - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co is seeking Associate or Counsel level Appellate Attorneys to support our growing Appellate, Litigation Strategy, and Trial Monitoring practice. This practice includes catastrophic personal injury cases, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has appellate trial monitoring experience, as well as substantial experience drafting pre- and post-trial motions, appellate briefs, and all types of dispositive motions.  The ideal candidate is also proactive, motivated, organized, and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills. 

This role is available in New York, with a hybrid option. 

Responsibilities 

In this role you will: 

• Review and analyze trial records, appellate records, appellate briefs, and all types of evidence involving highly sophisticated and complicated legal issues

• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.

• Provide research and support on complex cases

• Draft pre-trial motions, post-trial motions, appellate briefs, and dispositive motions on highly complex and high exposure cases.

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Admission to the New York and ideally New Jersey Bar (or at least eligible for admission) 

• 3+ years of appellate experience 

• Excellent academic credentials 

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills 

• 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. 

The salary range for this position is: Associate - $140,000-$150,000, Counsel/Senior Counsel - $200,000-$250,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.