Paralegal - International Trade

Everestsearchpartners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

International Trade Law Firm is seeking a full-time trade specialist in Washington, DC. The role offers hands-on experience in litigation and regulatory practices in a highly regarded DC-based firm.

Ideal candidates have an interest in law or international trade and a strong academic background; the position is best for those aiming to gain 3 years of specialized trade experience before entering law school.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, organization and multitasking abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, teamwork and sound judgment.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (e.g., document management).
• Draft and edit legal documents for U.S. Commerce, Customs and Border Protection, ITC, Court of International Trade, and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
• Research, compile, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist with hearing preparation and long-term projects.
• New hires without trade law experience may focus more on administrative work initially.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Time management

Communication

Education

GPA 3.5+ preferred

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

International Trade Law Firm – SPECIALIST:

• Highly regarded DC-based International Trade law firm seeking a full-time trade specialist.


• Ideal for academically accomplished candidates with an interest in law or international trade.


• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in litigation and regulatory practices.


• Best for candidates looking for 3 years of specialized trade experience before entering law school.

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties (e.g., document management).


• Draft and edit legal documents, including forms, letters, and briefs for:
  
  
  
  • U.S. Department of Commerce
  
  
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  
  
  • U.S. International Trade Commission
  
  
  • U.S. Court of International Trade
  
  
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  
  
  
  


• Research, compile, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.


• Assist with hearing preparation and long-term projects.


• Expect a mix of administrative and substantive tasks; new hires without trade law experience will initially focus more on administrative work.

Qualifications:

• Professionalism, strong teamwork, and sound judgment.


• High attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality.


• Ability to handle administrative duties in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


• Strong academic background (minimum 3.5 GPA preferred).

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); Adobe Acrobat a plus.


• Strong research, writing, organization, and multitasking skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to meet deadlines.

*Successful candidates WILL be required to submit writing sample and school transcript