What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appellate Attorney position at gpac?
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Location: Dallas, TX
I am partnering directly with firm leadership at a premier litigation platform with a national-scope practice that handles trials, appeals, and arbitrations across a broad range of complex civil matters. The appellate group works closely with trial teams on high-exposure commercial and insurance disputes, focusing on strategic briefing, error preservation, and effective advocacy in state and federal courts.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced appellate attorney seeking sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility, and long-term growth within a highly respected litigation team.
The compensation structure for this role is market-competitive and commensurate with experience, with generous performance-based bonuses, and the firm offers schedule flexibility.
What We Need
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 8 years of civil appellate experience in Texas state and/or federal courts
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Proven ability to handle appeals from notice of appeal through disposition
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Significant brief-writing experience, including appellate briefs, petitions for review, mandamus proceedings, and dispositive motions
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Comfort presenting oral argument
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Strong legal research and analytical skills
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Active Texas law license in good standing
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Experience with complex civil litigation appeals, particularly commercial and insurance-related disputes, preferred
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law is a plus
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Handle civil appeals in Texas state and federal courts
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Draft appellate briefs, petitions for review, mandamus proceedings, and dispositive motions
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Present oral argument in appellate courts
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Advise trial teams on error preservation and appellate strategy
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Collaborate with litigators on complex commercial and insurance-related disputes
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Competitive compensation based on experience plus generous performance-based bonus opportunities
- Professional growth: the firm has a culture of promoting from within for equity partners.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Health insurance, dental and vision coverage
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disability benefits
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Critical care coverage
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Health Savings Account (HSA)
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 401(k) with employer matching
If you are an experienced Appellate Attorney looking to handle sophisticated, high-impact matters, I'd welcome a confidential conversation. Please submit your resume in confidence to Brian at Brian.Farley@gogpac.com or call 605-403-5177; all communication will be treated as strictly confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.