Paralegal Appellate Specialist

Job Description

Paralegal Appellate Specialist

Position Type:           Full Time

                                     Non-exempt

                                     Hybrid (1 to 3 Days On-site)

Location:                    Washington, D.C.

Salary Range:            $41.38/hour - $52.82/hour ($80,700.00 - $103,000.00 annually) *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.  The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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Paralegal Appellate Specialist is responsible for working with Firm attorneys, clients, and professionals to support a wide range of appellate matters. The Paralegal Appellate Specialist will typically perform billable tasks associated with case organization, trial court activities, preparation for appeal, and appellate oral arguments. They will provide guidance for case support professionals and organizational support to the firm’s matters. The Paralegal Appellate Specialist may have some supervisory duties relating to other staff depending on the project or case matter. This person has substantial experience in all aspects of appellate filings, procedure, and protocols. In that regard, they are the go-to support professional at the firm for all things appellate, which may include mentorship, instruction, and leadership of other staff providing appellate support projects. Development, monitoring, and other case management for pending appellate matters will be expected.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage and support matters in conjunction with letterhead as they progress towards appeal.
• Be the primary resource to matter teams regarding appellate case support.
• Provide on-site support at appellate arguments.
• Review and instruct on appellate filing guidelines.
• Prepare shell briefs and appendices.
• Interact with and manage outside vendors related to appellate work.
• Stay current on changes in appellate procedures, requirements, and rules.
• Lead teams of MTO staff providing appellate support as necessary.
• Handle cite checks for all applicable appellate jurisdictions.
• Conduct dual calendaring role on appellate matters.
• Respond to work requests from LPS management on a variety of issues and special projects, including training and professional development, staff performance, prompt and complete timekeeping, and program improvements.
• Support business development related to United States Supreme Court cases and appellate jurisdictions.
• Lead training on appellate support processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

• MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, RingCentral, FileSite, iTimekeep or other related billing tool, Case Notebook or comparable software applications

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification (California Business and Professional Code Sect. 6450 compliant).
• J.D. degree preferred, but not required.
• 10 years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Flexibility to work long hours and travel on short notice when needed on behalf of the Firm.
• A minimum of 5 years of appellate litigation experience in a law firm or legal environment.
• Substantial experience in all aspects of appellate practice emphasizing procedure and protocols.
• Knowledge of best appellate practices.
• Ability to articulate case (project) goals, objectives, deliverables, costs, and deadlines; identify tasks, resources, and schedule needed to achieve objectives.
• Fluency in the technical language of desktop and enterprise business information systems.
• Fluency in the technical language of Federal and State court rules and laws.
• Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; creativity; strong written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; and initiative.
• Flexibility, composure, and the ability to prioritize and handle many urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; sensitivity to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong customer service skills.
• Teamwork, team building, and leadership experience.
• Ability to work with little supervision, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in seeking work, managing workload, and in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client.

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs

Working Conditions

Quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time

Direct Reports

None

Competencies

• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

The Paralegal Appellate Specialist role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world.

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About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s A-List since its inception in 2004, including nine years in the top spot. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation.  This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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