Paralegal/Legal Assistant | Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Washington, DC

The Lawyers’ Committee seeks Paralegals/Legal Assistants to assist Lawyers’ Committee attorneys with general administrative support related to litigation, education, advocacy, policy projects, and other activities. Paralegals/legal assistants are assigned primarily to one or more substantive project areas based on need and work closely with the project teams.

Persons with a Paralegal Certificate will have a Paralegal title, whereas those who do not will have a Legal Assistant title.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The core responsibilities of the paralegal/legal assistant position at the Lawyers’ Committee include, but are not limited to:

• In coordination with project staff and the Communications team, provide text to update relevant web pages;
• Coordinate, manage, and track communications with partners, co-counsel, amici, etc.;
• Provide support for and schedule events and meetings;
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure timely submission and processing of timesheets, travel, and other expenses, including attorney bar/court memberships;
• Other duties and special projects as assigned; and
• Some travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

• Deep commitment to the advancement of racial justice and civil rights;
• At least two years of experience in a related position, preferably Legal Assistant or Litigation Paralegal;
• Bachelor’s Degree plus a Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work to ensure timely completion;
• Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills and the demonstrated ability to review and synthesize factual information;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• A high degree of proficiency in Office 365 and its apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as video communication formats (Teams, Zoom, etc.);
• Experience in and a high degree of proficiency in learning databases, program management software, and other tools. Knowledge of Asana, PACER, ECF, and relational case management databases is a plus, and
• Experience working in diverse environments and demonstrated experience working with and for communities of color and low-income communities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume, including graduation completion dates, via the link above.