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5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Democracy Forward Foundation seeks a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented person to support our Litigation team as a legal assistant. Democracy Forward is a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have an organizational mindset and thrive when engaging in both rapid response and long term projects, and working across the organization to produce excellent work. The candidate will also be resourceful, demonstrate strategic thinking, and have a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and justice. Democracy Forward is in an exciting period of growth, which will present opportunities to develop new skills and work on nationally-relevant projects and own and manage projects in a highly collaborative environment. Candidates who are seeking to hone and expand their skills and grow professionally alongside the organization are highly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include assisting Paralegals and Case Managers in preparing, cite-checking, reviewing, filing, and organizing litigation and regulatory documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, declarations, and comments on rulemakings; providing substantive and logistical support for case teams and the legal department; conducting, analyzing, and organizing legal, factual, and other non-legal research; handling attorney appearances, admissions, and PACER/ECF accounts; tracking public and internal deadlines and updating the legal calendar; and general administrative support including in-office support. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills or experience in a legal, government, or nonprofit setting; strong written, verbal, analytical, problem-solving, and/or research skills; ability to work independently and within a team under deadlines; demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail; willingness and ability to quickly learn skills necessary to support the Litigation team; highly motivated and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; prepared to meet litigation deadlines; strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Airtable, SharePoint, and Slack; must be based in the Washington, DC area and available in the office multiple days a week. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 plus excellent benefits, with overtime pay as necessary. Democracy Forward is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Civic and Social Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Democracy Forward by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Washington, DC . Arlington, VA $43,100.00-$92,300.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $50,000.00-$115,000.00 4 days ago Washington, DC $59,000.00-$79,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $50,000.00-$65,000.00 1 day ago District of Columbia, United States $80,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $55,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $60,000.00-$68,000.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $22.00-$28.00 3 days ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Rockville, MD $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Washington, DC $55,000.00-$65,000.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $64,500.00-$95,000.00 2 days ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $86,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $90,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $58,900.00-$106,800.00 1 week ago Part-Time Paralegal – Patent & Trademark Prosecution Washington, DC $74,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Democracy Forward

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