Attorney – Appellate

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP in Dallas is seeking a skilled appellate attorney to join the civil appellate and insurance coverage groups. You will work directly with the managing partner, perform in-depth research, and handle a broad range of appellate matters while contributing to client advocacy and strategy.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing, research, and communication abilities, with a track record of meeting deadlines and collaborating effectively in teams or independently.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas.
• Sound knowledge of state and federal procedural rules.
• Able to work in a team or independently.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Researching, writing on, and analyzing complex legal issues
• Case assessment and legal issue spotting
• Handle and manage client reporting, billing, and deadlines
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hours goal of 180

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

WBC is a leading Texas litigation firm with over 100 attorneys statewide. Litigation is what we do, and it is essentially all that we do. WBC has a strong reputation for its expertise in civil appeals in all intermediate appellate courts in Texas, the Texas Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Role Description

The firm’s managing partner, who is located in its Dallas office, oversees the firm’s rapidly growing civil appellate and insurance coverage groups. WBC offers a collegial and supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Come work with and learn from one of the best in the business.

Ideal candidates will have strong research and writing skills, the desire and ability to effectively advise and represent a diverse client base, and good advocacy skills. This role provides the opportunity to work directly with our managing partner and gain hands–on experience in a broad range of appellate related or type matters.

Responsibilities

• Researching, writing on, and analyzing complex legal issues
• Case assessment and legal issue spotting
• Handle and manage client reporting, billing, and legal deadlines
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hour goal of 180 hours

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas
• Sound, fundamental knowledge of state and federal procedural rules
• Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Experience

• Appellate experience or extensive legal research and writing experience of at least 3 years is preferred

License/Certification

• Member of the State Bar of Texas

Compensation

• If you have at least three years of experience meeting the foregoing requirements, you should expect a starting salary in the range of $150,000, or higher, depending on your experience and skills.