Hybrid DC Appellate Paralegal — Briefs, Cite-Check, Filing

Latham & Watkins LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

11+ paid holidays

PTO accrues 23 days/year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks an Appellate Paralegal to support the Litigation & Trial Department, focusing on the Supreme Court & Appellate Practice Group. Responsibilities include research, rule compliance, cite-checking, and formatting briefs, with extensive interaction with courts and staff.

The role combines detailed document work, calendar management, and coordination across partners, associates, and support teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Reading, cite checking, and editing of complex legal briefs with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of filing requirements, document management, bluebooking, shepardizing, and cite checking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare templates of legal briefs and motions with proper formatting and citations.
• Interface with clerk's offices at federal and state appellate courts.
• Maintain case calendars and organize case documents; ensure compliance with court rules.
• Contribute to multiple litigation teams and coordinate with partners and support staff.

Skills

Brief writing & editing

Cite checking (Bluebook)

Document management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree, ABA-approved paralegal program (CA)

Tools

Billing software

Clerk’s offices interfacing

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks an Appellate Paralegal to support the Litigation & Trial Department, focusing on the Supreme Court & Appellate Practice Group. Responsibilities include research, rule compliance, cite-checking, and formatting briefs, with extensive interaction with courts and staff.

The role combines detailed document work, calendar management, and coordination across partners, associates, and support teams in a hybrid work setting.