Plaintiff Appellate Attorney

Location: Miami or Boca Raton Florida | Schedule: Full-Time | Work Setting: In-Office

MW Talent is partnering with a respected and well-established personal injury law firm to hire an experienced Plaintiff Appellate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in appellate advocacy, exceptional legal writing and research skills, and a strong commitment to representing plaintiffs' interests.

This role involves handling appeals from trial courts to appellate courts — including drafting briefs, presenting oral arguments, and providing strategic guidance on complex legal issues. The position also includes providing on-site legal trial support to attorneys during ongoing trials.

Each Appellate Attorney manages approximately 10–20 active appeals and works directly with one dedicated paralegal for case support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle all aspects of appellate cases, including brief writing, oral arguments, and motions practice.
• Provide on-site legal trial support to attorneys while they are in the process of trying cases in court.
• Meeting with attorneys and reviewing drafts of filings on substantive legal motions and responses such as summary judgement and post-judgment matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Collaborate with trial attorneys to develop and execute 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 (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in appellate litigation, preferably on the plaintiff's side.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills with experience arguing cases before appellate courts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to ethical practice and client advocacy.

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits 
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefit