Attorney

Lateral Link; Fort Worth, Arlington (TX, TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Texas is seeking an Appellate Litigation Associate to join its Dallas or Houston office. The ideal candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and strong research and writing skills, with either a federal or Texas Supreme Court clerkship. The firm offers top market compensation, a supportive culture, and a focus on mentorship. This full-time position emphasizes collaborative appellate work within a prestigious team.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials required.
• Strong research and writing skills essential.
• 1-3 years of experience in practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appellate litigation work with emphasis on collaboration.
• Engage in research and writing for sophisticated cases.

Skills

Excellent academic credentials

Strong research and writing skills

Experience in appellate litigation

Job description

Overview

Lateral Link is assisting an AmLaw 100 firm with its search for an Appellate Litigation Associate for its Dallas or Houston office. The Appellate group in Texas is Band 1 on Chambers, and the team works closely with one another on sophisticated and interesting cases. The firm pays top market comp and bonuses with an 1,800 hour billable requirement. With a 0% attrition rate in 2025, the firm proudly retains associates through its focus on training, support and mentorship, and overall culture.

Ideal candidates will have excellent academic credentials, strong research and writing skills, and either be completing a federal or Texas Supreme Court clerkship this summer or have a previous federal or Texas Supreme Court clerkship and 1-3 years of experience in practice.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are not explicitly enumerated in the original description. The following context indicates the scope of the role: appellate litigation work in a major Texas market, with emphasis on research and writing, and collaboration within a top-tier firm environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong research and writing skills
• Either completing a federal or Texas Supreme Court clerkship this summer or a previous federal or Texas Supreme Court clerkship
• 1-3 years of experience in practice (preferred)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume here or email Kelly Rizzo at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

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