Paralegal, Justice-Focused Case Support (Hybrid)

Whistleblower Aid; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistleblower Aid is seeking a highly organized paralegal to support lawyers with case work, including case/file management, legal research, and factual development. The role requires absolute discretion and professionalism in a sensitive environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid 6-month 1099 contract in Washington, DC with potential to convert to full-time. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, researching statutes and case law, preparing evidence and digests, managing client files,

Qualifications

• Associates degree and paralegal certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm, nonprofit, government, or in-house legal dept.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic small team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and editing legal documents including: correspondence, disclosures, affidavits and filings.
• Research statutes, legislation, regulations, case law, and other legal resources and prepare written analysis.
• Prepare evidence, declarations, chronologies, summaries, and digests related to cases and projects.
• Assist in document collection, organization and production.
• Manage client case files, including in e-discovery platforms.
• Assist in correspondence with clients, outside counsel, and other external parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Independent work

Client relations

Education

Associates degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

AI tools

Legal citation

Job description

Whistleblower Aid is seeking a highly organized paralegal to support lawyers with case work, including case/file management, legal research, and factual development. The role requires absolute discretion and professionalism in a sensitive environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid 6-month 1099 contract in Washington, DC with potential to convert to full-time. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, researching statutes and case law, preparing evidence and digests, managing client files,