Appellate Litigation Paralegal

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Appellate Paralegal to join its distinguished practice. You will support appellate and Supreme Court work, manage filings, and coordinate with partners from inception to disposition.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree with at least five years of paralegal experience; ABA certification is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Pro, Relativity, PACER, and Bluebook cite-checking is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years' paralegal experience.
• ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Experience in appellate/complex litigation is desirable.
• Strong Bluebook citation-checking and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level paralegal support to attorneys specializing in appellate and US Supreme Court cases across federal and state courts.
• Prepare, format, and review briefs, presentations, summaries, and other court submissions.
• Manage and organize filings, deadlines, and case developments with clear documentation.
• Conduct expert-level Bluebook cite-checking and legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and related tools; summarize findings clearly.
• Stay updated on Supreme Court and appellate court rules and regulations.
• Oversee and delegate tasks to project assistants and temporary staff, maintaining clear team communication.

Skills

Legal research

Bluebook cite-checking

Writing and editing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Relativity

Case Notebook

PACER

Job description

Do you enjoy research, writing, and working on cutting-edge cases? The Washington, D.C. office of a prestigious, global law firm is seeking an experienced Appellate Paralegal to join their dynamic practice. This role provides the opportunity to join a close-knit team, work directly with partners, and support cases from beginning to end. Core responsibilities will include case management, expert-level cite-checking, conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant contribution to the firm and their clients’ matters!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level paralegal support to a group of attorneys specializing in appellate and US Supreme Court cases, supporting all stages of appellate litigation in both federal and state courts.
• Prepare, format, and review legal documents including briefs, presentations, summaries, and other court submissions.
• Manage and maintain organization of filings, deadlines, and case developments, ensuring case documentation is well organized and easily accessible.
• Conduct expert-level Bluebook cite-checking and legal research, utilizing tools such as Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, summarizing findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay up to date on Supreme Court and Appellate Court rules and regulations.
• Oversee and delegate tasks to project assistants and temporary support staff, maintain clear lines of communication with all team members.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• International law firm with over 300 attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office, specializing in several dozen practice areas.
• Staff enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, providing remote flexibility one (1) day a week.

What We’re Looking For:

• Academic and legal experience. You currently have a bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years of prior experience as a paralegal. Candidates with an ABA accredited program Paralegal Certification and or experience with appellate/complex litigation will jump out!
• Technologically advanced. You are tech advanced when it comes to multiple software applications, including the Microsoft Suite, Adobe Pro, Relativity, Case Notebook, PACER, and more.
• On Your Toes. You are ready to take on new challenges, change priorities and shift focus on a dime.
• Analytical. You can drill down large amounts of information into digestible bites, clearly expressing ideas in your writing and spotting grammatical errors in documents. Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills are essential.
• Dedicated to the Bigger Picture. You are a true team player, understanding and willing to travel and work overtime to meet critical deadlines and see projects across the finish line.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lanes successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.