Senior Litigation Attorney

Goldfinch & Partners is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Support Counsel—Motions & Appeals—for a prominent Texas personal injury firm. This is a remote, Texas-based opportunity for a legal professional with a true passion for high-impact writing, advocacy, and strategic litigation support.

About the Role

This position is central to the firm’s most intricate motion practice and appellate matters. You will drive strategy by drafting and arguing complex dispositive and trial motions in state and federal courts, managing appellate briefs, and partnering directly with trial attorneys. Your work will lay the groundwork for trial success while preserving and protecting appellate issues with precision and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, research, and argue substantive motions: summary judgment, expert challenges, discovery, trial-related issues, and post-trial motions.

- Prepare responses to opposing motions and support trial teams with jury charge and preservation-of-error issues.

- Develop and execute appellate strategies, including briefing and oral arguments in Texas courts.

- Perform advanced research and provide tactical litigation guidance on tort, evidentiary, and procedural matters.

- Mentor junior attorneys on writing, research, and best practices in motion work.

- Collaborate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a strong focus on legal excellence.

About You

- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Texas with federal admissions a plus.

- Minimum 12 years’ litigation and appellate experience, ideally in personal injury, tort, or complex civil litigation.

- A record of success in motion practice and briefing at both trial and appellate levels.

- Outstanding legal writing, research, and analytical skills, with expert command of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence.

- Exceptional judgment, strategic mindset, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

- A passion for collaborating within high-performing teams to deliver successful trial and appellate outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

- Base salary of $170,000 to $220,000, plus bonuses aligned to litigation and appellate performance.

- Full benefits package, paid time off, retirement plan, and more.

- 100% remote role with flexibility for candidates based anywhere in Texas.

Goldfinch & Partners stands for tailored legal recruitment built on trust, transparency, and deep market knowledge. We work exclusively and confidentially to identify legal talent who’ll excel in roles with real impact. Our service is defined by a collaborative and bespoke approach—starting every search from scratch, focusing on long-term fit, and providing ongoing support beyond the hire.

If you’re a seasoned motions attorney ready to influence Texas’ most respected personal injury cases from motion and appeal, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a high-calibre legal career, expertly matched by Goldfinch & Partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $230,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote