appellate jobs in Houston

About the Practice Group Supreme Court & Appellate team consistently secures precedent-setting, high-stakes victories for clients before the US Supreme Court and federal and state courts of appeal. Our appellate team provides clients with insightful, powerful representation. Team members have served as high-ranking officials in the US Department of Justice,...

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Houston, TX Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: 17253 Department: Public Defender's Office Opening Date: 09/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Position Description About the Harris County Public Defender's Office: The Harris County Public Defender's Office is committed to providing client-centered, high-quality...

Overview Lead law and motion work in advance of trial and serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial, partnering closely with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal, develop legal strategy, and lead briefing on complex legal issues. Proficiency with all forms of written advocacy at the trial level, including dispositive motions, evidentiary motions,...

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, TX, seeks an Attorney IV staff-attorney to review appellate records, perform legal research, and draft orders, opinions, and judgments. Salary ranges from $135,000 to $140,980.08 depending on experience, with health and retirement benefits. Requirements include a Juris Doctor, an active Texas law license, and at...

Job Overview A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate in Houston, TX. The firm is renowned for its appellate practice, handling high-profile cases across various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. The ideal candidate will join a team dedicated to excellence in a collaborative and diverse environment. Duties Conduct comprehensive legal...

Supreme Court & Appellate Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Supreme Court & Appellate Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm and its nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate practice. Locations: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Menlo Park, CA; Miami, FL; New York,...

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a senior attorney to lead law and motion work in advance of trial, serving as embedded appellate counsel and coordinating with trial teams. You will preserve issues for appeal, develop legal strategy, and oversee briefing on complex matters, including MDLs, bellwether trials, and multi-state proceedings. Strong leadership and a...

Hiring Organization USAO Southern District of Texas Hiring Office Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job ID 26-SDTX-13026840-AUSA Location Wells Fargo Plaza Building About the Office If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in public service, consider applying to be an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern...

BCG Attorney Search in Houston, TX seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate for its renowned appellate practice. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative and diverse team handling high-profile appeals across federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. You will conduct in-depth legal research, draft persuasive appellate briefs,...

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Appellate Division in Houston, TX. You will research, write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses, and present oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the constitution, statutory construction,...

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to work with felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys on pretrial and appellate litigation. Responsibilities include filing pretrial writs challenging bail/bond conditions and handling writs and appeals through trial and appellate courts. Qualifications include a J.D. from an...

Associate - Litigation (Supreme Court & Appellate) Locations: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Practice: Supreme Court & Appellate Experience: Junior to Mid-Level Associates Type: Full-Time Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking highly qualified...

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender to work with felony and misdemeanor trial teams on pretrial and appellate litigation in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include filing pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions, writing briefs for direct appeal and discretionary review, and representing clients through trial...

Bush & Bush Law Group in Houston, Texas is seeking a Law & Motions Attorney dedicated to complex motion practice, dispositive motions, writs, and appellate matters. This on-site role requires a Texas license and offers a salary range of $120,000–$150,000 per year. The position emphasizes legal research, persuasive writing, and oral advocacy over day-to-day...

Job Description Schaffer Kennedy Johnson (SKJ) is hiring a civil litigation associate to work on complex business disputes and high-level appellate work in state and federal courts. \n \n This is not a volume practice. We take a small number of high-stakes cases requiring serious legal analysis, strategy, and writing. \n \n What You’ll Do \n ...

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting seeks a Paralegal for a hybrid schedule in the Houston area. The candidate should have at least five years of experience in a law firm, with litigation and appellate exposure preferred. Responsibilities include drafting and editing e-briefs with precise citations, filing pleadings with courts, and supporting...

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in Houston. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-stakes appeals, key trial-court motions, and legal strategy with a nationally recognized team.DutiesCollaborate on high-stakes appellate cases.Draft and review key trial-court motions.Develop...

BCG Attorney Search seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in Houston, TX. You will engage in high-stakes appeals and key trial-court motions, contributing to strategy with a nationally recognized team.The role requires completion of an appellate clerkship, strong legal writing and research, and experience in...

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in Houston, TX. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-stakes appeals and key trial-court motions, contributing to legal strategy with a nationally recognized team.DutiesCollaborate with trial teams to frame and preserve issues for...

BCG Attorney Search in Houston seeks an Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice to engage in high-stakes appeals, key trial-court motions, and strategic litigation planning.You will conduct thorough legal research, draft opinions and pleadings, develop and implement legal strategies, and collaborate with a nationally recognized team to shape...