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Position:	Appellate Litigation Associate
Job Code:	9296
Employer:	Request Employer Information
Posted:	10-18-08
Location:	District of Columbia

Position Description:
The Washington, D.C. office is seeking a mid level to senior appellate litigation associate. This position presents an opportunity to become a significant part of a growing team of U.S. Supreme Court and national appellate litigators and to work directly with clients on substantial matters.

Position Requirements:
At least 4 years experience and excellent academic credentials and writing skills required. Candidates with judicial clerkships and prior appellate litigation experience are strongly preferred.

Company Description:
This national law firm, based in Philadelphia, is among the Top 20 highest grossing law firms in the United States, according to American Lawyer. Although the firm's Philadelphia office was the first to open, the firm has large offices in New York and Washington, D.C., each with more than 270 attorneys. The firm also has offices in a number of European cities, including Brussels and London, as well as an office in Tokyo. The firm's practice areas include antitrust, corporate finance, e-commerce, a German practice group, international dispute resolution, life sciences litigation, and tax law. Among Vault's Top 50 most prestigious firms, Vault reports that "Uppers" include: Quality work; Quality reputation; and "No yellers". The "Downers" include: Opaque bonus system; Business formal attire; and Few perks. The "Notable Perks" include: Weekly happy hours; Subsidized gym membership/free on-site gym; Free snacks and beverages; and Bar and moving expenses.