Description:
Carney Badley Spellman, PS, seeks an associate to join its appellate practice group. This is an opportunity to build strong appellate and litigation skills with a collaborative team known for exceptional advocacy in complex matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent client service.Qualifications:
- JD degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Washington bar and in good standing
- Recent judicial clerkship experience strongly preferred, especially with a state or federal appellate court
- One to three years of civil litigation experience
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills (multiple writing samples required)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Eagerness to take initiative, embrace increasing responsibility, and grow professionally.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, lawyers, and staff
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft briefs, motions, and other written advocacy in trial and appellate matters
- Research and analyze complex legal issues with care, precision, and sound judgment
- Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, issue development, and written advocacy
- Support trials as embedded appellate counsel, including drafting trial reports and assisting trial and client teams with appellate-focused issues
- Develop oral-advocacy skills through increasing responsibility in trial and appellate matters
- Join a collaborative and respected team where your work will shape complex litigation and appeals from the start. Carney Badley Spellman offers recent clerks a strong platform for practice, with close mentorship, substantive responsibility, and a clear path for professional development.
