Appellate Practice Assistant, Supreme Court & Circuits

Williams & Connolly LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams & Connolly LLP seeks an Assistant to the Supreme Court and Appellate Group to support our appellate practice in Washington, DC. The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation and opportunities to develop legal research and briefing skills.

The ideal candidate is a college graduate with an interest in appellate litigation, who can manage multiple tasks, travel for out-of-state matters, and work within a collaborative professional environment on a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• College graduate with strong interest in appellate litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to travel for out-of-state arguments/trials.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Screen cert petitions for circuit splits and potential merits openings.
• Monitor call for response orders for case openings.
• Conduct amici research and track outreach.
• Assist with factual research.
• Prepare initial drafts of legal briefs and related documents for attorney review.
• Proofread appendices for accuracy and formatting.
• Maintain and update case information and calendars.
• Record related cases and developments in other circuits.
• Draft chronology of factual and procedural history for oral argument prep.
• Assemble and highlight oral argument binders.
• Track and summarize litigation issues.
• Manage all case materials and electronic files.
• Prepare for and attend arguments.
• Assist with administrative duties in trial court litigation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Judgment & problem-solving

Multitasking

Flexibility & overtime

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Williams & Connolly LLP seeks an Assistant to the Supreme Court and Appellate Group to support our appellate practice in Washington, DC. The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation and opportunities to develop legal research and briefing skills.

The ideal candidate is a college graduate with an interest in appellate litigation, who can manage multiple tasks, travel for out-of-state matters, and work within a collaborative professional environment on a hybrid schedule.