Appellate & Trial Support Attorney — Civil Litigation

Job overview

The Appellate & Trial Support Attorney role is onsite in Dallas, TX, with a base salary of $140,000–$160,000 per year plus bonus opportunities. The attorney joins Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP, a civil appellate and strategic litigation support firm serving trial attorneys in complex civil matters. The role exists to provide substantive strategic counsel across the litigation lifecycle, from early case strategy through trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeal. The attorney supports trial teams through legal research and writing, appellate issue development, and direct collaboration with trial counsel and clients.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic litigation support from pretrial motions through trial and appeal
• research and draft dispositive motions, motions in limine, Daubert challenges, jury charge submissions, and appellate briefs
• serve as appellate counsel on trial teams during trial
• analyze trial records and identify, preserve, and develop appellate issues
• collaborate with trial counsel on strategy and record development
• contribute to business development, referral relationships, CLE presentations, and firm marketing
• engage with clients and co-counsel as a substantive legal resource.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

appellate & trial support attorney

civil litigation

dallas tx

full-time

onsite

$140,000–$160,000/year plus bonus

legal research

appellate briefs

trial support

motion practice

j.d. required

texas or new mexico bar

3+ years' experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, partner mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Work on complex, high-stakes civil matters with recognized trial lawyers; partner mentorship, advancement opportunities, and opportunities to develop a practice through business development and CLE speaking. Requires a J.D., Texas or New Mexico bar membership in good standing, and 3+ years of civil litigation or clerkship experience.

About the employer

Flex HR is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.