Appellate Litigation Paralegal

Trustpoint.One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is partnering with an East Coast based litigation boutique law firm in their search for an Appellate Litigation Paralegal. The successful candidate will handle cite checking, blue booking, and assist a busy trial and appellate team in all phases of litigation, including research, drafting, and eDiscovery.

The role is onsite in Washington, DC, requires 5+ years of experience, and demands strong writing and organizational skills to manage complex pleadings, discovery, and trial

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of complex civil litigation experience.
• Ability to perform cite checking and blue booking.
• Proficiency in eDiscovery management and Relativity.
• Onsite in Washington, DC with a busy trial/appeals team.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Perform cite checking and blue booking of pleadings and motions before filing.
• Draft pleadings and motions and file them with the court via e-filing.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Manage eDiscovery process, including Relativity/review databases.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Prepare for hearings, mediation and trial.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Motions & discovery

Bluebooking & cite checking

E-filing & court rules

eDiscovery databases

Relativity

Document management

Lexis/PACER

Tools

Lexis

PACER

Relativity

Job description

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with an East Coast based litigation boutique law firm in their search for an Appellate Litigation Paralegal. We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal with at least 5 years of complex civil litigation experience to assist a busy trial and appellate team. The successful candidate will be able to perform cite citing and blue booking of pleadings and motions, provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including performing legal research, document filing, managing eDiscovery database and workflows and preparing for hearings, mediation and trial. This is an onsite role located in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Perform cite checking and blue booking of pleadings and motions before filing.
• Draft pleadings and motions and file them with the court via e-filing
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Manage eDiscovery process, including Relativity/review databases
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Prepare for hearings, mediation and trial

Skills

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures and practices
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, including utilizing Lexis, e-filing, PACER
• Prior experience utilizing eDiscovery databases, including Relativity
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

Remote Work & Information Security Requirements

Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements

• To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to: Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice

To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable

law. In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client’s applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.

Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate

Client Specific Requirements

Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.