Remote Paralegal & Impact Litigation Specialist

Protect Democracy; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first setup

Travel opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Protect Democracy is seeking Paralegal & Litigation Specialists with at least three years of civil litigation filing experience to support impact litigation and legal advocacy projects against authoritarian overreach. This remote-friendly role involves managing case files, preparing pleadings, coordinating court filings, drafting memos, and collaborating with clients and partners across the US.

Travel is required; a strong commitment to democratic norms is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of filing experience in civil litigation.
• Strong writing, researching, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience managing litigation projects and coordinating with clients and counsel.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation by organizing case files and documents.
• Prepare and finalise legal memos and pleadings.
• Coordinate court filings and assist with discovery.
• Draft external communications and public-facing materials.
• Project manage components of litigation projects and track progress.
• Maintain information management systems across impact teams.

Skills

Filing experience in civil litigation

Strong writing and research

Project management in legal context

Tools

Filevine

Everlaw

Relativity

Job description

Protect Democracy is seeking Paralegal & Litigation Specialists with at least three years of civil litigation filing experience to support impact litigation and legal advocacy projects against authoritarian overreach. This remote-friendly role involves managing case files, preparing pleadings, coordinating court filings, drafting memos, and collaborating with clients and partners across the US.

Travel is required; a strong commitment to democratic norms is essential.