Description:

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice seeks a talented and highly credentialed associate with 2-4 years of experience following law school graduation, including at least one appellate clerkship, to join our nationally recognized team in Washington, D.C.

Our practice represents clients before the Supreme Court of the United States, federal courts of appeals, state supreme courts, and as embedded appellate counsel in trial courts across a broad range of industries and legal issues. Associates work closely with partners and clients on some of the most significant appeals and legal questions facing businesses, institutions, and individuals today.

This position offers substantial responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to play a key role in all phases of appellate litigation, from developing case strategy through briefing and oral argument preparation.

Responsibilities:

Draft and edit briefs, petitions for certiorari, amicus briefs, and other appellate filings.
Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on complex constitutional, statutory, administrative, and commercial issues.
Prepare legal memoranda, client counseling materials, and strategic assessments.
Participate in moot courts and oral argument preparation.
Work with trial teams to preserve appellate issues and develop litigation strategy.
Collaborate closely with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives relating to appellate advocacy and emerging legal issues.

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess:

A J.D. degree from a top law school with an outstanding academic record.
2-4 years of legal experience following law school graduation.
At least one federal or state appellate court clerkship; federal appellate clerkship experience is strongly preferred.
Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated interest in appellate advocacy, constitutional law, administrative law, or complex commercial litigation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management abilities.
Membership in good standing with a state bar, or eligibility to become admitted promptly.

What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and creative advocate who enjoys tackling difficult legal questions, writing persuasively, and working collaboratively on high-stakes matters. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated excellence through academic achievement, clerkship service, and experience handling sophisticated litigation matters.