Appellate and Litigation Support Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee all stages of appellate litigation, which includes drafting appellate briefs, motions, memoranda, and various filings.

• Partner with trial attorneys to deliver strategic litigation and trial support on intricate insurance defense cases.

• Attend trials as necessary in the role of appellate counsel, assist in preserving issues for appeal, and provide real-time strategic advice.

• Execute advanced legal research and analysis concerning complex procedural and substantive matters.

• Draft and assess dispositive motions, post-trial motions, and other critical litigation documents.

• Support attorneys with preparations for hearings and trials.

• Evaluate complex legal issues, pinpoint potential risks and appellate concerns, and formulate effective case strategies.

• Counsel attorneys and clients on legal tactics, exposure, and possible outcomes.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to guarantee efficient case management and outstanding client service.

• Keep precise, organized, and timely case files, research, and documentation.

• Meet set billable-hour requirements and internal deadlines.

• Undertake additional tasks as necessary to bolster the firm's litigation and appellate practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.

• A minimum of 5 years of substantial appellate experience.

• Recent experience in insurance defense litigation.

• Proven track record in handling appellate briefs, complex legal research, and sophisticated written advocacy.

• Experience in insurance litigation involving first-party and third-party claims, insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, personal injury defense, auto liability, premises liability, property damage, or products liability.

• Exceptional abilities in legal research, analysis, and writing.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of appellate procedures and issue preservation for appeals.

• Remarkable attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines concurrently.

• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating within a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options for eligible residents of Florida and Georgia.

• Chance to concentrate on complex appellate, insurance defense, and litigation support work.

• Exposure to intricate civil litigation and high-level legal strategy.

• Collaborative atmosphere working alongside seasoned trial attorneys.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on both trial strategy and appellate results.

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.