Weekend Paralegal Travel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Applications will be open from Thursday, June 18th through Friday, July 10th at 11:59pm ET. There will be no extensions once closed. Important Qualification Information: Please read before applying: We are looking for an experienced candidate with a minimum of three years of professional experience with Bluebook citation checking and in-person trial support as a paralegal or in a comparable support position at a law firm, advocacy organization, government agency, or other entity engaged in federal litigation. Please review the posted salary range information. As a nonprofit organization, we value transparency and internal pay equity, so we are not able to extend any offers beyond the listed range. CLC paralegals are paid on an hourly basis and receive 1.5 times their hourly wage for any overtime worked beyond 40 hours per week. We encourage interested candidates to evaluate this information before applying. Both resume and cover letter should be submitted in order to qualify for consideration. Position Summary Paralegals are critical members of CLC's litigation team, supporting all CLC's trial and appellate litigation across issue areas. The Paralegal works with CLC's litigation attorneys to finalize and submit court filings, provide logistical support for depositions and trials both remotely and in-person, and maintain CLC's litigation case files and conflicts check database. This position is a full‐time remote or hybrid role, with preference for hybrid applicants living within 50 miles of the CLC office in Washington, DC, to complete in‐person tasks, access to the office, local courthouses, and errands, when necessary. This position is a mid‐level paralegal position. Please review the posted salary range before applying. Key Responsibilities Prepare documents for court filing, including: Citation‐checking Proof‐reading Formatting documents to ensure compliance with applicable court rules Creating tables of contents and tables of authorities Creating and attaching exhibits and appendices Preparing final electronic and paper filings pursuant to applicable court rules File court documents in accordance with local rules in federal and state courts Liaise with court clerks' offices Assist with deposition, pre‐trial, and trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and attachments, assisting with travel arrangements and other logistics, coordinating with courtroom staff and court reporters, and providing on‐ground support for in‐person trials Assist attorneys with obtaining and maintaining bar and court membership Assist with discovery work, including document review and maintaining e‐discovery databases Create and maintain electronic case files Provide legal assistance to non‐litigation attorneys as required, such as reviewing draft legislative language and citation‐checking and proof‐reading policy documents, including those filed with government agencies Project management Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of three years of professional experience with Bluebook citation checking and in‐person trial support as a paralegal or in a comparable support position at a law firm, advocacy organization, government agency, or other entity engaged in federal litigation Must be available for occasional overtime assistance for evening and weekend brief preparation, cite checking, and filing requests. Must be available for occasional overnight travel for in‐person trials and hearings; company pays for all business travel expenses and typically a minimum of 4 weeks' advance notice is given. Exceptional attention to detail Ability to organize and maintain file systems Proficiency with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat required. Familiarity with Everlaw or other e‐discovery software preferred (i.e., Relativity, Logikcull, etc.) Demonstrated interest in public‐interest legal work preferred Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $64,787 - $87,654 Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar‐for‐dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting 20 vacation days, 12 sick days and 3 floating holidays annually 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement A $300 annual technology allowance New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr