Appellate Legal Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides specialized legal administrative support to staff attorneys in the appellate/litigation support department. This role ensures the smooth operation of appellate case management, from initial filing to final disposition, by coordinating workflow, preparing, and distributing case materials, and maintaining accurate records. This position also provides support for interpleader case initiation and management, including coordination with process servers.

Responsibilities

• Accurately draft and review written information using a computer and various computer applications for extended periods, including up to 7.5 hours during a workday, with an approximately one-hour lunch period.
• Assist with calendaring appellate and interpleader deadlines and files both trial court and appellate court documents in the e-filing portal.
• Review and logs documents, correspondence-both incoming and outgoing, and billable time.
• Prepares appendices with proper formatting as required under the Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Answer and direct calls, coordinate schedules, and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences, hotel accommodations, and other appointments as needed.
• Maintain documents and case files in case management software.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of trial court documents and appellate motions.
• Coordinate with process servers on the progress of service of process of interpleader complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned and related to the position.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to accurately record billable time contemporaneously with work performed.
• Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills including multi-tasking.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copy machines fax/E-fax machines, and other technology; perform accurate typing and document preparation as required.
• Can lift and move files (approximately or less than 20 lbs.) from one place to another.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality, meeting the attendance requirements of the position.
• Familiarity with trial court procedures for hearings and proper communication with the court and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency with case management software and appellate court e-filing systems.
• Working knowledge of appellate rules of procedure and District Court of Appeal administrative orders.
• Familiarity with service of process requirements for interpleader actions.
• Performing other legal and assigned tasks as directed as well as an ability to work as a team player.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,644 - $59,548