Appellate Staff Attorney — Houston

Lawyers Worldwide; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, TX, seeks an Attorney IV staff-attorney to review appellate records, perform legal research, and draft orders, opinions, and judgments. Salary ranges from $135,000 to $140,980.08 depending on experience, with health and retirement benefits.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, an active Texas law license, and at least five years of practicing-attorney experience. The role involves working on appellate cases and attending oral arguments at 301 Fannin,

Qualifications

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active Texas law license.
• Minimum five years of practicing-attorney experience.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal legal principles, the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Uniform System of Citation, and the Texas Rules of Form.

Responsibilities

• Review appellate records and motions and draft orders, opinions, and judgments.
• Prepare for oral arguments and attend court conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality while processing court work and handle research, cite-checking, and proofreading.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting opinions

Oral argument prep

Citing & editing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Texas law license

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, TX, seeks an Attorney IV staff-attorney to review appellate records, perform legal research, and draft orders, opinions, and judgments. Salary ranges from $135,000 to $140,980.08 depending on experience, with health and retirement benefits.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, an active Texas law license, and at least five years of practicing-attorney experience. The role involves working on appellate cases and attending oral arguments at 301 Fannin,