Legal Research & Compliance Paralegal

Coptic Orphans; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

On-site fitness

Employee assistance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Coptic Orphans is seeking a Paralegal to support the legal department. You will conduct preliminary research on US and international law, assist with contracts and compliance, manage legal records, and coordinate department activities to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Experience with privacy compliance and insurance policy coordination is a plus. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Legal Studies preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in a legal or paralegal role.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Proficient in English; reading/writing Arabic is a plus.
• Knowledge of Coptic culture.
• Experience in compliance or privacy is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete preliminary legal research on US and international law.
• Coordinate a docket of legal projects using PM software.
• Support contract drafting and compliance activities.
• Maintain confidential legal records and document management.
• Track deadlines and assist with attorney communications.
• Provide cross-departmental legal support on inquiries.
• Assist in privacy compliance and training materials.

Skills

MS Office Suite

English proficiency

Arabic reading

Coptic culture knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Research skills

Legal support experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Legal Studies degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coptic Orphans is seeking a Paralegal to support the legal department. You will conduct preliminary research on US and international law, assist with contracts and compliance, manage legal records, and coordinate department activities to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Experience with privacy compliance and insurance policy coordination is a plus. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and