Appellate Legal Secretary – Fast-Paced Austin Firm

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

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.