ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a full-time Paralegal who will support our public law and policy practice as well as provide general support to our attorneys, who serve mostly nonprofit clients.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Under attorney supervision, provide direct client support regarding political law compliance matters. Including assistance with forming political committees and filing FEC reports and reports with state campaign finance officials.
• Prepare and file lobbying registration and disclosure reports at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Assist with document review, drafting legal documents, contracts, filing correspondence, and proofreading large documents

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A paralegal certificate or 3+ years of relevant experience is required
• 3+ years of government or political law practice is ideal.

Skills required include:

• An understanding of multiple political law areas, including, but not limited to, campaign finance, lobbying, federal and state ethics rules.
• Self-motivated professional adept at balancing complex workloads and meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrated client service skills.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, and LTD available. Employee dental and LTD are covered by the firm.
• 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid federal holidays. After 5 years, 5 weeks of PTO.
• Pretax metro benefits and monthly public transit reimbursement.
• A 401 (k) plan is offered after 6 months. The firm does not match.
• Firm contribution to retirement profit-sharing plan after 2 years.
• Pretax metro benefits and transportation credit
• After the first 90-days, working remotely two days a week is allowed.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants that meet the qualifications listed are asked to submit a cover letter and resume. If a 2nd interview is requested, a list of three professional references and a writing sample will be required. Prior employment will be verified if hired.

No phone calls, please.

WC&B is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected class in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION?