Appeals Coordinator

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LHH benefits after 40 hours

Opportunity to work with highly-regard

Job summary

Thompson Coe in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Appellate Legal Secretary to support a fast-paced appellate practice before Texas and federal appellate courts. This temp-to-hire opportunity offers exposure to a respected law firm.

Responsibilities include preparing briefs, pleadings, TOCs/TOAs, e-filing, managing calendars, reviewing filing requirements, and assisting with document conversions. 3+ years' appellate secretary experience and strong MS Word skills required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of appellate secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of Texas and federal appellate courts required.
• Advanced MS Word skills, including styles, TOCs, and TOAs.
• Experience with e-filing and court rules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format appellate briefs, pleadings, and complex legal documents.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• E-file documents with Texas and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedules.
• Review court filing requirements and coordinate filings.
• Troubleshoot document formatting and style issues.
• Assist with document conversions, revisions, scanning, and printing.

Skills

Appellate secretarial experience

Advanced MS Word

E-filing knowledge

Tools

iManage

Job description

Temp - to - Hire Appellate Legal Secretary

Austin, TX

LHH Legal is partnering with Thompson Coe to identify an experienced Appellate Legal Secretary for an immediate opening in their Austin office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm and support a fast-paced appellate practice handling matters before Texas and federal appellate courts.

Compensation & Benefits

• $33.00 - $55.00 per hour DOE
• Eligible for LHH benefits after working 40 hours
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded appellate team

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format appellate briefs, pleadings, and complex legal documents
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• E-file documents with Texas and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars and schedules
• Review court filing requirements and coordinate filings
• Troubleshoot document formatting and style issues
• Assist with document conversions, revisions, scanning, and printing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of appellate legal secretary experience
• Knowledge of Texas and federal appellate courts required
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including styles, TOCs, and TOAs
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience with iManage is a plus

If you are an experienced appellate legal secretary looking for an opportunity with a well-established law firm, we'd love to connect.

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