Appellate Paralegal
An appellate paralegal supports attorneys through every stage of the appeals process, from record compilation and brief preparation to filing and oral argument logistics.
Appellate practice demands meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to court-specific rules that differ significantly from trial-level procedures. An appellate paralegal brings specialized knowledge of appellate court requirements, ensuring that briefs, appendices, and records are formatted and filed correctly the first time.
Beyond formatting and filing, appellate paralegals play a critical role in case analysis. They compile and organize the trial court record, verify citations, prepare tables of authorities, and assist attorneys with legal research to identify the strongest arguments for appeal.
DocketHire's appellate paralegals have experience working with federal and state appellate courts across multiple jurisdictions. They understand the procedural nuances that can make or break an appeal, from jurisdictional deadlines to page limits and citation formats, giving your appellate team reliable support when the stakes are highest.
Key Tasks
- Compile and organize the record on appeal from trial court files
- Prepare and format appellate briefs per court-specific rules
- Create tables of contents and tables of authorities
- Verify case citations and check for subsequent history using Shepard's or KeyCite
- Draft motions for extensions of time, consolidation, and other procedural filings
- File briefs and appendices with appellate courts electronically and in hard copy
- Track appellate deadlines and manage the briefing schedule
- Prepare joint appendices and excerpts of record
- Coordinate oral argument logistics and prepare bench memoranda
- Monitor case status and docket entries throughout the appeal
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