Clyde & Co is seeking a seasoned appellate attorney to support our trial & defense practice in handling matters in federal and state appellate courts and trial courts across the Firm.

This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, insurance coverage, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, government tort claims, public entity liability, civil rights litigation, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate will be proficient in analyzing and framing factual and legal issues within the context of appellate standards of review and experienced in presenting oral arguments.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda

• Prepare and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other correspondence

• Review and analyze trial records and other documents

• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals

Essential Skills & Experience

• Admission to the California Bar

• 15+ years of appellate experience

• Certified as an Appellate Law Specialist preferred

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills

• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously

• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $270,000. The range for this roletakes into accountthe wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for theirroleand compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Clyde & Co willconsider foremployment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

We are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.