Paralegal - Full Time - Professional - Washington, DC
Organization: Campaign Legal Center
Job Title: Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC, US
Experience: At least 1 year in a similar role
Salary Range: $63, - $85, Annually
H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal at Campaign Legal Center in Washington, DC
H2: Apply Now for a Full-Time Professional Position with Competitive Salary
Position Summary:
- As a Paralegal at Campaign Legal Center, you will play a critical role in our litigation team, supporting our trial and appellate litigation across various issue areas.
- This is a full-time hybrid role that requires living in the Washington, DC area and completing in-person tasks, such as court filings, depositions, and trials.
- This is an entry-level position, please review the salary range before applying.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare court documents by citation-checking, proof-reading, and formatting them to comply with court rules.
- File court documents and liaise with court clerks' offices.
- Assist with deposition, pre-trial, and trial preparation.
- Maintain bar and court memberships for attorneys.
- Assist with discovery work and maintain electronic case files.
- Provide legal assistance to non-litigation attorneys as needed.
- Manage projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience as a paralegal or in a similar support role at a law firm, advocacy organization, government agency, or other entity engaged in federal litigation.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, as well as Bluebook citation rules.
- Familiarity with e-discovery software is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in public-interest legal work is a plus.
Interview/Hiring Timeline:
- The interview process is expected to take approximately 8 weeks.
- It will consist of a Zoom interview and a short Bluebook assessment for selected candidates.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- An overview of benefits can be found on our website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
- We are committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and are proud to be an inclusive organization.
- We do not make hiring or advancement decisions based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.
- This policy applies to all aspects of employment and is in accordance with applicable laws.
Disclaimer:
- This position description is not all-inclusive and the incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as required.
- Responsibilities may change over time.
- This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
Organization: Campaign Legal Center
Job Title: Paralegal
Department: Litigation
Location: Washington, DC, US
Experience: At least 1 year in a similar role
Salary Range: $63, - $85, Annually
H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal at Campaign Legal Center in Washington, DC
H2: Apply Now for a Full-Time Professional Position with Competitive Salary
Position Summary:
- As a Paralegal in our Litigation department, you will play a critical role in supporting our trial and appellate litigation across various issue areas.
- This is a full-time hybrid role that requires living in the Washington, DC area and completing in-person tasks, such as court filings, depositions, and trials.
- This is an entry-level position, please review the salary range before applying.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare court documents by citation-checking, proof-reading, and formatting them to comply with court rules.
- File court documents and liaise with court clerks' offices.
- Assist with deposition, pre-trial, and trial preparation.
- Maintain bar and court memberships for attorneys.
- Assist with discovery work and maintain electronic case files.
- Provide legal assistance to non-litigation attorneys as needed.
- Manage projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience as a paralegal or in a similar support role at a law firm, advocacy organization, government agency, or other entity engaged in federal litigation.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, as well as Bluebook citation rules.
- Familiarity with e-discovery software is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in public-interest legal work is a plus.
Interview/Hiring Timeline:
- The interview process is expected to take approximately 8 weeks.
- It will consist of a Zoom interview and a short Bluebook assessment for selected candidates.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- An overview of benefits can be found on our website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
- We are committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and are proud to be an inclusive organization.
- We do not make hiring or advancement decisions based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.
- This policy applies to all aspects of employment and is in accordance with applicable laws.
Disclaimer:
- This position description is not all-inclusive and the incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as required.
- Responsibilities may change over time.
- This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
