Appellate Legal Secretary - ATX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 40 hours

Immediate opening

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Appellate Legal Secretary in Austin, TX, to support a fast-paced appellate practice. This temp-to-hire role requires handling briefs, TOCs/TOAs, e-filing, and calendar management for Texas and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of appellate secretarial experience, advanced Word skills, and strong organization and communication abilities. Benefits apply after 40 hours; start ASAP.

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.

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

MS Word advanced

Calendar management

Communication

Time management

Team orientation

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $55.00 per hour

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