Remote Litigation Paralegal for Civil Rights

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; 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

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC in Washington, DC seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support the civil rights team with legal research, discovery, and case management. The role focuses on immigration, voting rights, and educational equity cases and requires collaboration with program and operations staff.

You will draft filings, manage calendars, coordinate with clients and partners, and assist with hearings, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years paralegal or litigation support experience.
• Experience with civil litigation and federal court system.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal and factual research for active or potential cases.
• Provide logistical and administrative support, including court filings and travel arrangements.
• Maintain and organize case files and department databases.
• Cite-check and format litigation documents for accuracy and court rules.
• Coordinate production of advocacy materials and administrative comments.
• Assist with filings, depositions, service of process, and calendar management.
• Collaborate with attorneys to maintain accurate litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Communicate with potential clients, community partners, pro bono counsel, and AAJC affiliates.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Case management

Communication skills

Time management

Document drafting

Bluebook knowledge

Court filings

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PACER/ECF

LexisNexis

Litera

Job description

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC in Washington, DC seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support the civil rights team with legal research, discovery, and case management. The role focuses on immigration, voting rights, and educational equity cases and requires collaboration with program and operations staff.

You will draft filings, manage calendars, coordinate with clients and partners, and assist with hearings, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.