Junior Associate Appellate Attorney (Austin/Hybrid)

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Junior Associate Appellate Attorney (Austin/Hybrid)

Junior Associate Appellate Attorney (Austin/Hybrid)

If you are an associate that enjoys appellate work as well as assisting trial teams with legal research, briefing, and handling hearings, Latitude has an opportunity for a flexible engagement with a highly specialized and reputable local boutique firm. Prior clerkship experience (state or federal) or as a staff attorney a plus but not required.

Responsibilities of the Associate:

Research, briefing and motion writing
Assisting and/or leading at hearings
Assisting at trial with motion work and arguments
Appellate work

Requirements of the Associate:

3-10 years of prior relevant experience
Licensed in Texas
Excellent academic credentials
Outstanding references

Position Details for the Associate:

Type of Role: Engagement/Engagement to hire
Schedule: Part to Full-time
Location: Austin/In-office/Hybrid
Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience, full benefits

Compensation
Pay is based on numerous factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials and location. In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance.

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Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude
Latitude offers life-changing engagements and permanent positions with companies and law firms to outstanding attorneys and paralegals.

Latitude Engagements
Great attorneys and paralegals looking for contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude due to our law firm-level compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries.

Our attorneys and paralegals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected in a permanent corporate counsel or law firm attorney, and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. If you have the right skills, personality and experience.

Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude attorneys and paralegals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate.

Permanent Positions
Great legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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