Paralegal Clerk - Appellate
Location: Washington, DC
Job Number: R245947
The Paralegal Clerk will provide paralegal support to our busy Supreme Court and Appellate practice area. They will work closely with small teams of lawyers in high-stakes litigation. Our nationwide team has significant experience arguing - and winning - at the Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal. With a focus on access to justice and the rule of law, we have a tradition of supporting ground-breaking social developments.
This position has a billable requirement of 1,650 hours per year and will be located in the Washington, D.C. office.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Cite check briefs and motions drafted by Appellate Practice attorneys
- Prepare PDFs of appellate documents, including voluminous joint appendices.
- Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities.
- Proofread documents drafted by Appellate Practice attorneys.
- Electronically file briefs in courts and oversee preparation and service of necessary printed copies.
- Prepare certain routine or procedural motions and documents.
- Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines;
- Coordinate with Clerk’s Offices as requested by Appellate lawyers.
- All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Citizenship program; and
- Other duties as assigned.
