Job Title: Senior Supreme Court Litigation Paralegal

Location: Washington, DC 20004

Salary/Payrate: $50-$70/HR W2 and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (#2 of days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes 

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Our client, an AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal at their offices in Washington, DC 20004. The role requires previous SCOTUS and appellate experience. The position will pay an hourly rate of $50-$70/HR plus a comprehensive benefits package and is overtime eligible.

Position summary: The Senior Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing high-level paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. Senior Paralegals have the technical skill and professional maturity that enables them to work more independently, while still under the supervision of an attorney. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

Prepare for and attend depositions and oral arguments:

• Coordinate deposition/ argument logistics
• Prepare witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
• Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding
• Organize and track argument preparation materials
• Assist in the courtroom

Motion practice and court filings:

• Draft certain motions and pleadings
• Cite-check briefs and motions to ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (Bluebook or other applicable style guide)
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
• Prepare properly formatted templates of briefs, motions, and other filings compliant with applicable jurisdictional rules 
• Proofread briefs, motions, and other filings prior to filing
• Assemble and review appellate appendices and exhibits
• Coordinate printing and delivery of briefs, compliant with applicable jurisdictional rules
• Communicate with clerk’s offices at state, federal, and appellate courts
• Electronically file briefs and other materials

Prepare for and attend trials:

• Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial and Litigation Support Manager, as necessary
• Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software.
• Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Required:

• Available to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and law of assigned specialized practice area
• Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebooking skills

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment