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Paralegal/Impact Associate

Remote

United States, District of Columbia, Washington

$56,650 – $79,668 per year

Protect Democracy seeks highly motivated iniduals to join our team as Paralegals/Impact Associates.

At Protect Democracy, we anchor our work in service to our ambitious mission: to prevent American democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. In this role, you will primarily provide support to litigation and legal advocacy projects, and contribute to other impact projects, which span policy reform and advocacy, strategic communications, research and data analysis. Prior paralegal experience and/or litigation support skills are required.

Ideal candidates for this role bring a flexible, action-oriented mindset; excellent writing, research, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail; and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. In joining our erse team of lawyers, policy experts, legislative advocates, communication strategists, data analysts and technologists, you will have the chance to hone your skills in litigation and document management, writing, and communications, and over time develop expertise in one or more areas of our work.

We plan to hire multiple candidates for this role. You can work from any location in the United States, and candidates from erse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Impact Associate / Paralegal will:

• Support litigation by contributing to the preparation of legal memos and pleadings, coordinating and conducting court filings, and assisting with the discovery process.
• Conduct research, synthesize findings, and draft related memoranda, reports, and other communications.
• Cite-check, fact-check, Bluebook, proofread, and assist with drafting court filings, letters, and other public-facing documents.
• Engage with clients, opposing counsel, partner organizations and other external stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting and publishing external-facing communications materials, including press releases, tweets, talking points, outreach emails, op-eds, and blog posts.
• Assist in managing litigation projects and workstreams, including developing work plans and tracking and communicating progress towards goals.
• Participate in brainstorming and contribute ideas to our impact and/or team activities.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Prior paralegal experience, preferably supporting litigation, or litigation support skills, such as filing documents in court; cite checking and Bluebooking documents; drafting and issuing discovery requests; case management, litigation administration, and managing large quantities of documents; and navigating court rules.
• Passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions and ensuring those structures serve all people
• For early career candidates, a bachelor’s degree and some relevant professional experience (which can include internships); for more experienced candidates, a bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Keen attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution
• Strong writing, research, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to track, prioritize, and balance an assortment of ongoing responsibilities
• Willingness to learn new research, communications, legal and policy skills and processes
• Nimbleness and an ability to perform well in a rapid-paced environment
• A belief that there is strength in ersity and a commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace, and an enthusiasm for working with people with erse backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives.
• Comfort with a transparent culture where regular and candid feedback — up, down, and sideways — is a gift to be cherished; and a growth mindset that recognizes that we all are on a constant path of improvement.

Compensation

The starting salary range for this role for early career candidates is $56,650 – $62,046, and for more experienced candidates is $67,718 – $79,668, commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience, capabilities and skills and in alignment with internal equity.

About at Protect Democracy

• Flexible location. The only requirement is that your location be one that allows you to complete the demands of the position and mission. We currently have staff in Washington, DC, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, California, and elsewhere around the country. We offer shared workspaces in various locations for staff members who enjoy working in an office environment, and we are operating our workspaces in line with current COVID-19 guidance.
• Commitment to a erse workplace. Protect Democracy is an equal opportunity employer. Our culture principles emphasize that there is strength in ersity as we believe erse teams are more innovative, creative, and productive. Protect Democracy encourages applications from all qualified iniduals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
• Competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an unlimited vacation and sick leave policy, along with 12 paid holidays, 4 weeks of paid family medical leave, and 18 weeks of paid parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately, full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance, long-term disability and life insurance for all employees, a home office stipend, and as budget allows, discretionary bonuses.
• Ample opportunities for personal & professional development. Candidates who do not meet all listed criteria should still apply, as our organizational structure focuses on providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.