Paralegal / Law Clerk

Internal Revenue Service; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity to serve as a Paralegal/Law Clerk for the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the General Counsel team. This position involves conducting legal research, preparing documentation, and working on policy materials. Ideal for legal professionals passionate about civil rights and public policy, with remote work and travel as needed. Candidates should possess strong research and organizational skills, along with a relevant degree or certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting legal or policy teams.
• Familiarity with civil rights, public policy, or legislative processes preferred.
• Interest in reparative justice or racial equity initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research under direction of the Lead Attorney.
• Draft and format legal memoranda, policy briefs, and legislative summaries.
• Support logistics and documentation for community engagement activities.

Skills

Research

Writing

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Position Title:Paralegal / Law Clerk
Engagement Type:Consulting (Contractor)
Location:Remote with travel as needed
Estimated Hours:400 hours over 12 months
Reports To:Lead Attorney

Role Summary:

The Paralegal/Law Clerk will support the General Counsel team by conducting legal research, preparing documentation, and assisting with the development of legal and policy materials. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for civil rights and public policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal and policy research under the direction of the Lead Attorney.
  
• Draft and format legal memoranda, policy briefs, and legislative summaries.
  
• Assist in preparing materials for public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and Commission reports.
  
• Maintain legal files and ensure version control of documents.
  
• Support logistics and documentation for community engagement activities.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification.
  
• At least 2 years of experience supporting legal or policy teams.
  
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
  
• Familiarity with civil rights, public policy, or legislative processes preferred.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with commissions, nonprofits, or government agencies.
  
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
  
• Interest in reparative justice or racial equity initiatives.