Appellate Legal Secretary

Appellate Legal Secretary | Austin, TX (Hybrid) Join a Premier Texas Litigation Firm and Support a High-Profile Appellate Practice Are you an experienced Appellate Legal Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing exceptional legal work? A highly respected Texas law firm is seeking a skilled professional to support a busy appellate practice in its Austin office. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of Texas and Federal Appellate Court procedures, advanced document formatting skills, and a passion for delivering flawless work product in a deadline-driven environment. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work with accomplished appellate attorneys on sophisticated matters Hybrid work environment with a collaborative team culture Competitive compensation: $33-$50/hour Long-term opportunity with a nationally recognized litigation firm High-visibility role supporting complex appellate litigation What You'll Do Prepare, revise, and format appellate briefs, pleadings, motions, and complex legal documents Create and maintain Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, styles, numbering, and advanced formatting Convert, clean up, and troubleshoot document formatting issues Electronically file documents in Texas and Federal Appellate Courts Monitor court websites for filing requirements, rules changes, and deadlines Manage attorney calendars, schedules, and critical deadlines Handle document production, scanning, printing, and organization Serve as a trusted resource for document preparation and technology best practices Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel What We’re Looking For 3+ years of experience as an Appellate Legal Secretary Strong knowledge of Texas Appellate Courts and Federal Appellate Court procedures Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including styles, TOC, TOA, and complex document formatting Experience with e-filing and appellate document preparation Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume practice Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with iManage is a plus Ideal Candidate You are the person attorneys count on when a filing must be perfect, a brief must be formatted flawlessly, and a deadline cannot be missed. You enjoy solving document challenges, staying ahead of court requirements, and being an indispensable member of a high-performing legal team. Location: Austin, TX Schedule: Hybrid (Required) Compensation: $33-$50/hour DOE If you're an experienced appellate legal secretary looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a respected law firm, we'd love to connect with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH Recruitment Solutions