In order to be an efficient paralegal, it is important to develop time management techniques that optimize efficiency. In your practice, filing appeal briefs is a monthly task. It would be efficient for you to develop a short, but thorough, checklist of briefing requirements. Review Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and develop a checklist for an appellant’s briefing requirements.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

9 Corporate Disclosure Statement
9 Table of Contents
9 Jurisdictional Statement, with (a) basis for subject matter jurisdiction; (b) basis for the
court of appeals’ jurisdiction; (c) filing dates establishing the timeliness of the appeal;
and (d) assertion that appeal is from a final order or judgment
9 Statement of the Issues
9 Statement of the Case
9 Statement of the Facts Relevant to the Issues
9 Summary of the Argument
9 The Argument, with (a) the appellant’s contentions and reasons for them, with citations;
and (b) a concise statement of the applicable standard of review
9 Conclusion
9 Certificate of Compliance