What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appellate Paralegal Specialist position at LHH?
A major global litigation practice is seeking an experienced Appellate Paralegal Specialist to join its Dallas office. This role supports the Appellate & Constitutional Law team on complex, high‑impact matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and finalize appellate briefs, motions, and petitions
- Conduct cite checking, Bluebooking, proofreading, and record preparation
- Manage electronic filing in Texas appellate courts, federal appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
- Support attorneys in oral argument preparation
- Coordinate deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules
Requirements:
- 10 years of appellate litigation experience (Texas appellate background strongly preferred)
- Strong command of Bluebook citation standards
- Experience with commercial litigation, oil & gas, and corporate disputes
- AM Law experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, iManage, and research platforms (Lexis, Westlaw, PACER)