Senior Paralegal : Washington, DC

ARK Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK Solutions is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Washington, DC to support appellate litigation through brief preparation, cite-checking, and research. The role is onsite for a 12-month duration with a focus on high-quality document work and meticulous review.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of litigation paralegal experience, strong appellate support skills, and proficiency with LexisNexis. Attention to detail is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience.
• Strong experience supporting appellate litigation, including brief preparation and filing support.
• Proficiency with citation checking and Bluebook formatting requirements.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Experience using LexisNexis and legal research databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills.

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.
• Assist appellate attorneys by identifying relevant authorities and supporting cite-checking requirements.
• Conduct quality control reviews of work product, legal references, citations, and filing materials.
• Use LexisNexis and internal brief repositories to support research and brief preparation.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Appellate litigation support

Bluebook formatting

Legal research

LexisNexis

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD or ABA-law school training

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Senior Paralegal - Washington, DC

Duration: 12 months, Onsite

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal with strong experience in appellate litigation and legal research.

Day-to-day 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
• Assist appellate attorneys by identifying relevant authorities and supporting cite-checking requirements
• Conduct quality control reviews of work product, legal references, citations, and filing materials
• Use LexisNexis and internal brief repositories to support research and brief preparation

Required Skills:

• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience
• Strong experience supporting appellate litigation, including brief preparation and filing support
• Proficiency with citation checking and Bluebook formatting requirements
• Strong legal research skills
• Experience using LexisNexis and legal research databases
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills

Education:

• Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school (completed at least one year), or equivalent level of legal training or experience