Onsite DC Senior Paralegal — Appellate Briefs & Research

Deloitte CWS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte CWS is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support appellate briefs and related filings in a Washington, DC environment. The role emphasizes precise citation checking, Bluebook compliance, and high-quality legal research under attorney supervision.

The position requires a paralegal certificate or JD (or equivalent) with at least two years of litigation paralegal experience, especially in appellate matters. On-site work five days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have paralegal certificate or JD or equivalent legal training or experience.
• Minimum two years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting appellate litigation and brief preparation.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and legal research databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, organization, and maintenance of appellate briefs and related filings.
• Review briefs and appellate filings for formatting compliance, accuracy, and consistency.
• Perform citation checking, validate citation accuracy, and ensure Bluebook compliance.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, legal authorities, and relevant precedent.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Appellate support

Citation checking

Bluebook formatting

Legal research

LexisNexis

Quality control

Brief writing support

Education

Paralegal certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school study

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Deloitte CWS is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support appellate briefs and related filings in a Washington, DC environment. The role emphasizes precise citation checking, Bluebook compliance, and high-quality legal research under attorney supervision.

The position requires a paralegal certificate or JD (or equivalent) with at least two years of litigation paralegal experience, especially in appellate matters. On-site work five days a week is expected.