10 August 2026
Lateral Associate - Appellate (SF)
Key requirements
Law school class years 2019 through 2025 Experience with complex appellate litigation Experience drafting appellate briefs and dispositive motions Experience conducting sophisticated legal research
The role
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is seeking a Lateral Associate for its Appellate and Constitutional Law team in San Francisco. This role is for associates with law school class years between 2019 and 2025, focusing on complex appellate litigation.
What you'll do
- Draft appellate briefs and dispositive motions
- Conduct sophisticated legal research
- Develop appellate strategy
What we're looking for
Law school class years 2019 through 2025
Experience with complex appellate litigation
Experience drafting appellate briefs and dispositive motions
Experience conducting sophisticated legal research
Experience developing appellate strategy
Exceptional writing skills
Exceptional analytical skills
Exceptional advocacy skills
Prior appellate clerkship experience strongly preferred· nice to have
Benefits
Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
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