Appellate Associate Attorney

Overview

This is a full-time appellate attorney position focused on Connecticut civil appeals. The role is designed for an attorney who enjoys appellate advocacy and wants to build a career around research, writing, issue spotting, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned appeals with substantive mentorship and collaboration
• Review records, exhibits, and transcripts
• Identify appellate issues
• Research and draft appellate briefs, motions, oppositions, and other filings
• Prepare for and present oral argument
• Consult with trial attorneys on appellate issues during the trial process
• Work directly with clients and trial counsel
• Collaborate with colleagues on issue spotting, strategy, briefing, editing, and oral-argument preparation

Requirements

• Admitted to the Connecticut Bar
• Connecticut resident
• At least two years of substantive Connecticut appellate experience
• Strong appellate research, writing, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Connecticut appellate clerkship

What You’ll Thrive On

• Enjoyment of the full appellate process (record review, issue spotting, legal research, appellate motions, drafting/editing briefs, oral argument, and working with the court)
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to continue developing legal research, writing, and argument skills
• Comfort discussing complex legal issues
• Ability to work independently and take ownership while valuing substantive feedback and collaboration
• Clear, consistent, proactive communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Firm-paid CLEs and bar association dues
• Fully remote work

Location

Fully remote, with occasional in-person meetings and professional obligations.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why you love appeals
• Writing sample (5 pages or less) from a brief you authored

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.