Role Description
Bowman and Brooke is seeking an Associate Attorney with appellate and advanced motions experience to join our Appellate & Advanced Motions Practice Team. This position may be based anywhere in the United States, with preference given to candidates located in states where Bowman and Brooke maintains an office. The position can be fully remote.
As a member of this national practice, you will collaborate with attorneys across the firm on sophisticated legal issues in complex litigation matters. Your responsibilities will include:
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Researching and analyzing complex legal issues in state and federal courts.
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Drafting appellate briefs, petitions, and other appellate filings.
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Preparing and arguing dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, and other significant pretrial and post-trial motions.
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Developing legal strategy in partnership with trial teams throughout all phases of litigation.
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Advising attorneys and clients on evolving case law, procedural issues, and preservation of appellate issues.
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Supporting trial teams with briefing on complex legal questions before, during, and after trial.
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Working closely with attorneys across multiple offices on high-profile product liability and complex commercial litigation matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated legal writing, strategic analysis, and collaborative advocacy in a nationally recognized litigation practice.
Qualifications
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Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
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Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (admission in a state where Bowman and Brooke has an office is preferred).
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3+ years of appellate practice, judicial clerkship, complex litigation, or advanced motions experience.
Requirements
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Demonstrated appellate advocacy experience, including drafting appellate briefs and other appellate filings.
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Exceptional legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
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Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions and other complex motions in state and federal courts.
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Strong understanding of state and federal procedural and appellate rules.
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Experience in product liability, commercial litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation is preferred.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
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A collaborative mindset and desire to work closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups.
Benefits
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Competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Firm-paid life insurance.
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Short- and long-term disability coverage.
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Retirement savings plan with employer profit-sharing contributions.
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Paid parental leave.
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Bonus opportunities.
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Commitment to investing in our attorneys through mentorship, professional development, and meaningful opportunities for advancement.