Hiring - Senior Appellate Litigator
Remote
Full-time
$150K - $200K/year
Salary
Job Summary
Senior California appellate litigator position is available in a growing appellate litigation firm. Kowal Law Group, APC is looking for an ‘attack librarian’ with experience developing creative solutions in trial and appellate courts in California and the 9th Circuit. In addition to the ability to oversee our large appellate case load and manage work flows, ideal candidates will have:
- Eagerness to take tough cases and develop and present arguments to unfriendly judges.
- Ability to translate dense legalese to normal-speak.
- Appreciation of sci-fi and fantasy genres; bonus if your favorite movie is A Man for All Seasons.
We represent provocative positions, so strong ideological precommitments discouraged: in selecting cases and causes our only ideology is anti-ideology:
nullius in verba—”take no one’s word for it.”
Responsibilities
- Develop and present compelling arguments in trial and appellate courts
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and oral communications
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and adapt to various legal challenges
- Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to take on difficult cases and present arguments to potentially unsympathetic judges
Requirements
- Appellate Litigation
- 7+ years
- Legal Writing
- 8+ years
- Oral Advocacy
- 7+ years
- Legal Technology
- Legal Research
- 8+ years
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
Nice to Have
- Case Law Analysis
- 5 - 10 years
- Creativity
About Us
Kowal Law Group, APC is a strategic litigation and appeals firm dedicated to achieving more appealing results for clients. The firm employs an appeals mindset to develop smarter strategies at both trial and appellate levels. Kowal Law Group takes pride in representing provocative positions without ideological precommitments, adhering to the principle of 'nullius in verba' - take no one's word for it. The firm offers expertise in developing cases based on the latest legal trends and hosts the California Appellate Law Podcast, providing valuable insights into appellate practice.
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Hiring - Senior Appellate Litigator
Remote
Full-time
$150K - $200K/year
Salary
Senior California Appellate Litigator Position Is Available In a Growing Appellate Litigation Firm. Kowal Law Group, APC Is Looking For An ‘attack Librarian’ With Experience Developing Creative Solutions In Trial And Appellate Courts In California And The 9th Circuit. In Addition To The Ability To Oversee Our Large Appellate Case Load And Manage Work Flows, Ideal Candidates Will Have:
- Eagerness to take tough cases and develop and present arguments to unfriendly judges.
- Ability to translate dense legalese to normal-speak.
- Appreciation of sci-fi and fantasy genres; bonus if your favorite movie is A Man for All Seasons.
We represent provocative positions, so strong ideological precommitments discouraged: in selecting cases and causes our only ideology is anti-ideology:
nullius in verba—”take no one’s word for it.”
Responsibilities
- Develop and present compelling arguments in trial and appellate courts
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and oral communications
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and adapt to various legal challenges
- Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to take on difficult cases and present arguments to potentially unsympathetic judges
Requirements
- Appellate Litigation
- 7+ years
- Legal Writing
- 8+ years
- Oral Advocacy
- 7+ years
- Legal Technology
- Legal Research
- 8+ years
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
Nice to Have
- Case Law Analysis
- 5 - 10 years
- Creativity
About Us
Kowal Law Group, APC is a strategic litigation and appeals firm dedicated to achieving more appealing results for clients. The firm employs an appeals mindset to develop smarter strategies at both trial and appellate levels. Kowal Law Group takes pride in representing provocative positions without ideological precommitments, adhering to the principle of 'nullius in verba' - take no one's word for it. The firm offers expertise in developing cases based on the latest legal trends and hosts the California Appellate Law Podcast, providing valuable insights into appellate practice.
Apply
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