Appellate Paralegal - Sr. Litigation

Appellate Paralegal

Nassau County, NY | Full-Time | In-Office | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Up to $90K - depending to experience

A highly regarded boutique litigation firm in Nassau County is seeking an experienced Appellate Paralegal to join its growing team. The firm is widely recognized for securing exceptional results across New York in complex, high-profile matters, including civil rights cases, wrongful convictions, serious personal injury claims, and sophisticated corporate disputes.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful appellate litigation at both the state and federal levels, alongside accomplished trial and appellate attorneys.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all aspects of appellate case support in criminal and civil matters

• Prepare and assemble records on appeal

• Draft and format appellate briefs, motions, and related filings

• Create and update tables of contents and tables of authorities

• Handle bookmarking, hyperlinking, and electronic filing in state and federal courts

• Ensure strict compliance with court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients

• Provide proactive, responsive support to attorneys throughout the appellate process

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of appellate paralegal experience

• Strong working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules for the NYS Appellate Terms and Appellate Divisions (all four departments) and U.S. Circuit Courts

• Experience handling both criminal and civil appeals

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including complex formatting

• Skilled in preparing records on appeal, tables of contents, and tables of authorities

• Familiarity with electronic filing at all levels of state and federal courts

• Experience using CLIO and Westlaw

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment

• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented appellate professional who thrives on precision, deadlines, and high-level legal work. If you’re looking to contribute to impactful, sophisticated litigation in a respected boutique setting, we would love to hear from you.