Litigation Specialist (Dallas)

LHH is assisting an AmLaw law firm in Dallas find an

Appellate Specialist for their firm.

Compensation & Benefits Salary range:

$110,000 - $130,000 , dependent on experience. Full benefits package , including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, FSA options, and discretionary performance bonuses.

Position Scope & Expectations This

role will manage the full appellate process from beginning to end. Supports the Appellate & Constitutional Law practice group. Works closely with litigation paralegals and attorneys

on

heavy commercial litigation

matters. Must

be comfortable handling work related to commercial litigation, oil & gas disputes, and corporate appellate matters. Some

flexibility is required if appellate court appearances or related proceedings arise.

Experience & Background Requirements Strong background in

state, federal, and appellate

procedures. Significant experience with Texas Supreme Court and Texas appellate courts

is highly preferred. AM LAW firm experience is strongly preferred

and considered a major differentiator. Expected to work autonomously on appellate filings, research, cite checking, and coordination with court personnel. Experience interacting with high-stakes litigation matters and complex filings.

Technical & Skill Requirements Expert knowledge of: Appellate rules and filing requirements Bluebook standards and citation checking Electronic filing systems (U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, Texas appellate courts) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage. Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, and CM/ECF.

Collaboration & Workstyle Expectations Will collaborate daily with litigation paralegals and appellate attorneys. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple concurrent deadlines. Team-oriented but capable of independent work across multiple offices.

Billing & Workload Requirements Annual billable requirement:

1,650 hours . Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on filing deadlines.

If you meet the requirements and have extensive appellate experience, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com