What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appellate Specialist position at Hogan Lovells?
The Appellate Specialist 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.
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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, Bluebook, proofread, and prepare tables for briefs, motions, and other filings drafted by Appellate practice area lawyers.
- Prepare routine or procedural motions and documents.
- Prepare and assemble PDFs of both public and confidential appellate documents, including voluminous joint appendices.
- Electronically file briefs, motions, appendices, and other documents in courts via PACER / ACMS, the U.S. Supreme Court filing system, and various state docket programs and oversee preparation and service of necessary printed copies.
- Use PACER, PacerPro, and various state online court docket programs to retrieve case docket and document information.
- Assist lawyers with oral argument preparations, including creating case information binders.
- Assist lawyers in joining the bars of various federal courts and obtaining pro hac vice status in various state courts.
- Coordinate with Clerk’s Offices as requested by Appellate lawyers.
- All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Citizenship program.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND / OR EXPERIENCE
HOURS
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. Must have flexibility to work overtime as needed.
The annualized salary range for this position is $121,550 to $159,800 depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. In addition, full time employees as well as some part time employees, will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exist.
This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.
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Salary : $121,550 - $159,800
