A leading Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking a skilled and experienced appellate attorney to join their team in Houston.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in appellate practice, exceptional legal research and writing skills, and a strong understanding of personal injury law.
This role involves handling appeals for complex personal injury cases, ensuring that justice is achieved for their clients at the appellate level!
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Handle all aspects of appellate litigation, including drafting briefs, motion, and petitions for review.
- Analyze trial records and identify appealable issues in personal injury cases.
- Present oral arguments before appellate courts.
- Collaborate with trial attorneys to preserve issues for appeal during the litigation process.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to personal injury appeals.
- Advise clients on the likelihood of success on appeal and provide strategic recommendations.
- Monitor and interpret relevant appellate court decisions, staying current on trends in personal injury appellate law.
- Work on post-trial motions and provide consultation on trial strategies to avoid appellate pitfalls.
- Coordinate with other members of the firm to ensure the highest quality of legal services.
Qualifications :
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Active and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in appellate law, preferably in personal injury cases.
- Strong knowledge of personal injury law, civil procedure, and appellate procedure.
- Proven track record of successful appellate work.
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple appeals concurrently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality legal work.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with appellate litigation at both state and federal levels.
- Published appellate decisions or briefs.
- Knowledge of trial strategy and experience working closely with trial attorneys.
Compensation & Benefits :
- The firm provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and performance bonuses!
5 days ago