Senior Texas Appellate Attorney – Complex Civil Appeals

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly experienced Appellate Attorney to join our Dallas litigation team. This Texas-licensed attorney role requires at least 10 years of meaningful appellate experience and exceptional research, writing, and analytical abilities.

You will manage complex civil appellate matters and collaborate with trial teams to preserve error and position cases for potential appellate review. Responsibilities include drafting briefs, conducting rigorous research, presenting oral arguments,

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• At least 10 years of appellate litigation experience
• Experience handling civil appeals in Texas state courts

Responsibilities

• Draft persuasive appellate briefs, petitions, motions, responses, and other complex legal documents
• Conduct extensive legal research and analyze difficult procedural and substantive issues
• Develop appellate strategy for matters pending in Texas and federal courts
• Present oral arguments before intermediate appellate courts and other reviewing courts
• Advise clients regarding appellate exposure, procedural options, and potential outcomes
• Review trial records and identify preserved or potentially appealable issues
• Collaborate with litigation teams before and during trial to preserve error
• Assist with dispositive motions, jury charges, motions in limine, post-verdict motions, and related trial matters
• Monitor changes in appellate procedure and Texas law
• Evaluate merits of appeals, mandamus proceedings, and post-judgment remedies
• Provide guidance to attorneys across multiple civil litigation practice areas
• Cover trials and hearings when appellate support is needed

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Client communications

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot is seeking a highly experienced Appellate Attorney to join our Dallas litigation team. This Texas-licensed attorney role requires at least 10 years of meaningful appellate experience and exceptional research, writing, and analytical abilities.

You will manage complex civil appellate matters and collaborate with trial teams to preserve error and position cases for potential appellate review. Responsibilities include drafting briefs, conducting rigorous research, presenting oral arguments,