Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate)

Job overview

The Litigation Associate (Supreme Court & Appellate) role is listed in Houston, TX, with annual compensation of $225,000–$365,000. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm recruiting for its nationally recognized Supreme Court and Appellate Practice; the posting lists multiple possible office locations. The associate drafts appellate briefs and motions, conducts legal research, advises trial teams on preserving issues for appeal, and works with senior appellate lawyers on federal and Supreme Court matters. The role contributes to complex disputes and strategic legal advice across industries.

What you'll do

• Draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions
• conduct legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues
• advise trial teams on preserving issues for appeal and litigation strategy
• work with senior appellate lawyers on Supreme Court and federal appellate matters
• represent clients in complex disputes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate

supreme court

appellate practice

houston tx

direct counsel

full-time

appellate briefs

legal research

federal appeals

constitutional law

$225k–$365k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Junior to mid-level associate opportunity; judicial clerkship experience is preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.