Appellate Litigation Paralegal – Global Firm

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Appellate Paralegal to join a close-knit team supporting appellate and Supreme Court matters. You will work directly with partners, manage cases from start to finish, and perform high-level cite-checking, research, and memoranda preparation.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of paralegal experience, with ABA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ABA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years appellate/paralegal experience.
• Experience with federal/state appellate litigation.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and legal citation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-level paralegal support to appellate and US Supreme Court cases, supporting all stages of appellate litigation.
• Prepare, format, review legal documents including briefs and submissions.
• Manage filings, deadlines, and case developments with organized documentation.
• Conduct expert-level Bluebook cite-checking and legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, PACER; summarize findings.
• Stay up to date on Supreme Court and Appellate Court rules and regulations.
• Oversee and delegate tasks to project assistants and temporary staff; maintain clear communication.

Connaissances

Legal research

Bluebook cite-checking

Writing & editing

Organization & time management

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree (paralegal studies or related)

ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Relativity

Case Notebook

PACER

Description du poste

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 bachelor's 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 Lane's success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.