Appellate Brief Writer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Draft appellate briefs, motion responses, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents under the supervision of an Assistant District Attorney.
Assist attorneys with all aspects of filing motions and briefs, such as proofreading, cite-checking, and generating tables of contents and tables of authorities.
Conduct legal and legislative history research using Westlaw and other resources.
Format and prepare documents for filing in compliance with court rules and bureau guidelines.
Maintain digital files and case tracking databases.
Coordinate aspects of federal habeas corpus litigation, including case tracking and record preparation.
Coordinate and manage the Appeals Bureau’s moot court schedule.
Provide litigation support to Assistant District Attorneys in appellate, post-conviction, and related matters.
Fulfil defense requests for exhibits.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or comparable legal degree and demonstrated superior analytical and persuasive writing skills
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, well-organized, and compelling written work.
Demonstrated experience conducting research and analyzing complex records, source materials, legal authorities, or other information.
Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage writing assignments, exercise sound judgment, and meet competing deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis, or demonstrated ability to develop proficiency with legal research tools quickly.