Contract Paralegal Associate

Washington, DC


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Type: Contract

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10079767

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/DY1YPE


Job Title: Civil Litigation Paralegal Associate

Industry: Nonprofit / Litigation & Legal Advocacy

Location (city, state): Washington, DC (Fully Remote)

Assignment Type: Contract, approximately 6 months

Pay: $30 – $40 / hour (depending on experience & alignment)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST (some flexibility); 40 hours/week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

 

About The Company:

Our client is a mission-driven, nonpartisan legal and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to safeguarding democratic institutions and the rule of law. The organization combines litigation, policy work, research, and public education to address threats to fair governance and free elections nationwide.

 

Job Description:

We're looking for a Civil Litigation Paralegal Associate to join a growing legal team supporting high-impact litigation and advocacy work. This role will provide critical support across multiple active projects and attorneys, helping ensure smooth case management and high-quality legal filings during a busy pre-election season.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform citation checks and Bluebook formatting on legal documents
  • Organize and maintain case files, documents, and litigation records
  • Assist attorneys with preparing and finalizing legal memos, pleadings, and court filings
  • Support the discovery process and help coordinate filing logistics
  • Conduct legal research and help draft memoranda, reports, and related materials
  • Fact-check, proofread, and support drafting of public-facing materials and correspondence

 

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of paralegal experience, ideally within a nonprofit civil litigation setting
  • Must have experience Blue booking and cite-checking experience
  • Hands-on experience with pleadings, discovery drafting, correspondence, and administrative filings (e.g., pro hac vice applications)
  • Familiarity with federal and state/local civil procedure rules; appellate experience a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with experience managing high volumes of documents
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable managing priorities across multiple attorneys/projects and communicating up, down, and across teams
  • Proficiency with Westlaw required; experience with case management platforms (e.g., FileVine) a plus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail

 

Additional Details:

This is a project-based assignment supporting a legal team of 30–40 attorneys, reporting to a dedicated paralegal team lead while flexibly supporting different attorneys depending on project needs. Candidates should be prepared to use their own laptop for this assignment.

 

Perks:

  • Fully remote flexibility
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-profile legal and advocacy work
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

 

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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