Civil Appellate Attorney

Speaker Law Firm is a boutique law firm that works exclusively on appeals. Traditionally our firm focuses on family law appeals, but we are looking to expand even further, and we need to add a great person to our team in the position of Civil Appellate Attorney. We are a dynamic and growing law firm and a candidate for this position must be smart, hardworking, detail oriented and have a great personality. Thinking-ahead to assist the team to be as productive as possible and caring about the firm’s relationship with our clients is both good business and second nature for the candidate we are seeking. The Civil Appellate Attorney will assist the Owner with all attorney work product, and must have experience in civil appeals.

You should be able to demonstrate good judgment, the ability to prioritize your activities with minimal supervision and coordinate cheerfully with your fellow team members. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. 

Job Duties: 

  • The Civil Appellate Attorney shall perform legal services including: legal research; drafting motions, pleadings and briefs. 

  • The Civil Appellate Attorney shall appear on behalf of and advocate for clients at oral argument in appellate courts.

  • When delegated by the Owner or by personal request, the Civil Appellate Attorney may prospect for new clients through marketing, networking, writing articles, and speaking engagements. 

  • Civil Appellate Attorney will conduct regular file reviews and other procedural duties as required by firm policy. 

  • Civil Appellate Attorney will work mostly on Civil appeals (Ex: Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate, Personal Injury, etc.), but will be willing to work on other types of appeals if the need arises. 

  • Civil Appellate Attorney must be willing and available at times to work outside normal office hours in order to meet deadlines. 

  • Civil Appellate Attorney will proactively set case strategy and initiate actions that will benefit the client rather than awaiting instructions.   

  • Civil Appellate Attorney will work in cooperation with firm staff to efficiently, cost-effectively and promptly deliver the client work product. 

Education & Experience Required:   

  • Civil Appellate Attorney must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed or in the process of obtaining a license in Michigan. 

  • Editor/Author in Law Review.

  • 5-10 years of experience in a law firm. 

  • Exceptional Legal Writing/Argument skills. 

  • Excellent speaking skills/confidence in speaking for Oral Arguments. 

  • Willingness to continue learning and growing in firm practice areas. 

Candidate must be familiar with, or willing to learn Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office Suite. 

If you feel you are a qualified candidate for this position, please email a short cover letter that includes your compensation requirements and your résumé to mforsythe@speakerlaw.com.  

Thank you for your interest in this position.