Remote Civil Rights Litigation Paralegal

ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-AAJC, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

A nonprofit organization dedicated to civil rights is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide essential research and administrative support for litigation efforts. Located in Washington, D.C., this full-time position involves assisting with various legal tasks, managing logistics, and supporting fundraising activities. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of paralegal experience, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least four years of paralegal or litigation support experience.
• Experience with civil litigation and the federal court system.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and balance competing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal and factual research.
• Provide general logistical and administrative support.
• Collaborate with attorneys to maintain accurate litigation calendars.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Familiarity with BlueBook citation format

Microsoft Office

Litigation software

Asian language fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PACER/ECF

Litigation software (e.g., Litera)

Legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis)

Job description

A nonprofit organization dedicated to civil rights is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide essential research and administrative support for litigation efforts. Located in Washington, D.C., this full-time position involves assisting with various legal tasks, managing logistics, and supporting fundraising activities. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of paralegal experience, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.