Paralegal

Job Overview Paralegal (Job Code: PP0013) – Non‑Exempt, At‑Will. Reports to Vice‑President & Deputy General Counsel. Work Format: Hybrid. Division: Government and Legal Affairs. Role Description The Paralegal provides project-related legal support to the Chief Legal Officer, EVP, attorneys, senior paralegals, and Director of Government Affairs. Duties include preparing draft correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, conducting legal research, preliminary analysis of cases, coordinating document preparation, managing databases, case calendaring, interagency communications, legislative analysis, and supporting the Department of Government and Legal Affairs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist senior legal staff across litigation, receivership, tax‑liens, real estate, customer service, employment, environmental, governance, intellectual property, regulatory/administrative law, and government affairs matters. Conduct legal research using Westlaw and/or LexisNexis; prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery documents. Analyze law, legislative history, precedent-setting cases, and draft court documents. Organize information and investigation findings. Process subpoena requests and provide documents to requesters. Perform electronic research and case‑law citation checking; monitor new and amended regulations in the DC Register. Maintain case‑management records and handle processes related to DGLA functional areas. Assist FOIA Coordinator with FOIA matters. Prepare and assemble materials for attorneys, senior paralegals, and government affairs staff. Meet with DC Water personnel to gather information. Act as liaison between counsel, authority staff, outside counsel, and the public. Proofread documents and correspondence. Monitor expenses and assist in procuring supplies and services. Prepare regular and special reports. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Key Working Relationships Co‑workers across the Office and Authority, outside counsel, and the general public. Skills & Qualifications Required Experience Five (5) years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas, or Three (3) years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas with an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field, or One (1) year of relevant legal experience in one or more of the DGLA functional areas with a Juris Doctorate degree. Minimum Education Requirements Paralegal certificate from an accredited program, college, or university and five (5) years of relevant legal experience. Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field with three (3) years progressive experience. Juris Doctorate from an ASA‑accredited law school with one (1) year experience. Required Skills Pass pre‑employment aptitude and skills assessment (math, verbal, typing, computer literacy, MS Office). Maintain training and certification requirements. Practical knowledge of basic legal principles. Skilled in briefing, evaluating evidence, and communication. Knowledge of FOIA, legal research databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis). Proficiency in word processing, Adobe, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets. Required Licenses & Certifications Paralegal Certification (if applicable). Required Languages English. Physical Requirements General office conditions. Preferred Skills & Qualifications None. EEO Statement We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr