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About The Client
Our client is a prominent law firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, committed to advancing civic engagement, progressive initiatives, and nonprofit political organizations. They proudly represent a diverse range of clients, including PACs, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) groups, and various Democratic political entities, all united by a common purpose.
The Opportunity
As a Corporate Paralegal, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the compliance and smooth operation of nonprofit and political organizations. You'll be instrumental in:
- Entity Formation & Maintenance: Forming and maintaining nonprofit corporate entities, including drafting and preparing all necessary formation documents.
- Regulatory Filings: Drafting and submitting state and federal reports to maintain good standing, as well as preparing and filing submissions with the FEC, IRS, and other regulatory bodies.
- Record Management: Maintaining highly organized client corporate records and meticulously tracking all filings.
- Compliance & Research: Conducting thorough campaign finance research, vetting donors for compliance, and performing legal research on corporate compliance matters.
- Litigation Support: Supporting attorneys with post-election recounts and other related legal matters.
- Client Communication: Assisting with the creation of presentations, legal memos, and client briefings, and responding to audit requests and regulatory inquiries.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating closely with paralegals and attorneys to efficiently divide tasks and ensure continuity of work.
- Time-Sensitive Projects: Actively participating in time-sensitive, election-related projects that may require flexibility and overtime.
What You'll Bring
- Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or business setting. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
- Preferred Experience: Experience forming and managing nonprofit entities is highly preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis is a plus.
- Passion: A strong interest in political or nonprofit legal work is a significant advantage.
- Availability: Ability to work overtime during election cycles and filing deadlines.
Why Join This Team?
- Impactful Work: Contribute directly to causes that matter at the intersection of law and politics.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a fast-paced, purpose-driven legal team that values collaboration and shared success.
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary commensurate with your experience.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work structure that offers flexibility and autonomy, requiring on-site presence in the Washington, D.C. office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).