Paralegal Supreme Court & Appellate

JMS Talent Acquisition LLC

Overview
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex, large-scale appellate matters, including cases before the United States Supreme Court and federal and state appellate courts. This role involves comprehensive support across all phases of appellate litigation and requires a high level of precision, organization, and collaboration. Overtime and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in all phases of appellate litigation, including brief preparation, filing, and case management
Prepare, review, cite-check, and format briefs, appendices, and other filings in compliance with court rules
Compile and organize appellate records, including trial court materials and transcripts
Manage deadlines, briefing schedules, and jurisdiction-specific procedural requirements
Conduct legal research and perform expert-level Bluebook citation and cite-checking
Verify record citations and accuracy of legal authorities
Coordinate printing, binding, service, and electronic filing (e.g., PACER, CM/ECF)
Assist with oral argument preparation, including moot court materials and presentation binders
Maintain organized case files, databases, and tracking systems for filings and case developments
Collaborate with attorneys, staff, vendors, and court personnel; oversee junior staff as needed
Prepare summaries of appellate decisions and support general litigation and administrative tasks

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; strong academic credentials preferred
Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or similar environment
Experience supporting appellate or complex litigation matters preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional
Strong knowledge of legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER)
Excellent writing, proofreading, and Bluebook citation skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
Experience with eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity, Case Notebook) is a plus

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