Plaintiff Appellate Attorney

Plaintiff Appellate Attorney

A rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a statewide practice is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Appellate Attorney to join its legal team. The firm handles a broad range of complex matters including auto accidents premises liability medical malpractice wrongful death nursing home abuse and first-party home and business property damage cases throughout Florida.

This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in appellate advocacy who is passionate about plaintiff representation and legal strategy. The Appellate Attorney will manage appeals from trial court through appellate review including drafting briefs presenting oral arguments and advising trial attorneys on appellate and legal strategy. The role also includes providing hands-on trial support during active litigation.

Each Appellate Attorney typically manages approximately 10 20 active appeals and works closely with a dedicated paralegal allowing for focused high-quality appellate work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of appellate cases including brief writing oral arguments and motions practice
• Provide on-site legal trial support to attorneys during active trials
• Meet with attorneys and review drafts of substantive legal filings including summary judgment and post-judgment motions
• Conduct thorough legal research and analyze complex legal issues
• Collaborate with trial attorneys to develop litigation and appellate strategies
• Draft clear persuasive and well-reasoned legal briefs and memoranda
• Present oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts
• Stay current on legal developments and changes in appellate law
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff

Requirements & Skills:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of appellate litigation experience preferably on the plaintiffs side
• Strong legal research writing and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Excellent oral advocacy skills with experience arguing before appellate courts
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to ethical practice and client advocacy

Firm Benefits:

A competitive benefits package is offered to full-time employees and their families including:

• Competitive wage
• Paid Time Off including holidays bereavement and sick time
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Group medical dental and vision plans
• Employer-covered supplemental benefits
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Annual performance reviews

Why You Should Join:

This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of trial strategy and appellate advocacy within a collaborative and well-resourced environment. Attorneys in this role are trusted with meaningful responsibility have direct influence on case outcomes and are supported by experienced colleagues and legal staff.

What sets this opportunity apart:

• A dedicated appellate caseload with structured support from a paralegal
• Direct involvement in high-impact litigation and complex legal issues
• Collaboration with experienced trial attorneys on strategy at both trial and appellate levels
• A professional environment that values strong writing analytical thinking and advocacy
• Long-term stability competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities to mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm-wide legal excellence

This role is well-suited for an appellate attorney seeking challenging work professional respect and the ability to make a meaningful difference in plaintiff-side litigation.