Full Time Litigation Paralegal

Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Home office stipend
• Training & development
• Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For more than 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nation’s capital – fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.

With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.

Title: Litigation Paralegal (“Paralegal”)
Reports to: Senior Director and Assistant Director of Litigation
Term: Immediately; Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week
This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to collective bargaining.

Position Summary: The Paralegal, a member of the Litigation team, will be responsible for providing research, administrative, and logistical support to the team as it identifies, develops and litigates impact cases advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans. AAJC’s docket includes, but is not limited to, civil rights cases focusing on immigration/immigrant rights (including family reunification), voting rights, and educational equity (Higher Education and K-12). As part of the litigation team, the Paralegal will collaborate with members of programmatic and operational teams at AAJC to advance the organization’s mission through litigation.

Assist attorneys with conducting legal and factual research in support of active or potential cases, including but not limited to tracking legislation, monitoring activity in the Federal Register and the Congressional Record.
Provide general logistical and administrative support to attorneys, including, but not limited to, facilitating production of court filings, processing invoices, tracking time and expenses/case costs, drafting correspondence, and handling travel arrangements.
Maintain and create case files, department databases, and other organizational systems.
Cite-check, bluebook, proofread, format litigation documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable court rules.
Prepare for production legal advocacy materials, including administrative comments, substantive advocacy letters, and white papers.
Coordinate logistics and assist with filings, depositions, service of process, courtesy copy delivery, and other litigation support.
Collaborate with attorneys to maintain accurate litigation calendars that reflect up-to-date deadlines and appearance dates.
Communicate, and coordinate scheduling, with potential clients, community partners, pro bono counsel, coalitional partners, and AAJC’s affiliate partners, and others.
Attend coalition, client interviews, and case meetings and assist with note-taking as requested.
Assist with case discovery which may include document collection and review.
Assist in handling attorney appearances, admissions, and PACER/ECF accounts.
Provide logistical administrative and document management support for hearings and trials.
Collaborate with staff across the organization, including the Communications, Community Engagement, Development, and Finance and Operations Teams.
Assist with the development of community education tools, including but not limited to, webinars, trainings, and Know Your Rights (KYR) materials.
Engage in the development and implementation of Community Partners’ Network strategies, tactics and activities on litigation issues as necessary and appropriate.
Support fundraising activities and events, grants development and management, and relationships with funders and supporters.
Work with the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Litigation, and the finance and development teams to craft project budgets and help develop grant proposals related to litigation.
Assist in providing content/information for donor communications and materials (newsletters, action alerts, special reports from the executive director, social media postings, etc.).
Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates and community partners.
Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.
Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Bachelor's degree.
At least four years of paralegal or litigation support experience (e.g., legal assistant).
Experience with and working knowledge of civil litigation and federal court system.
Experience working with diverse groups from various sectors, including individuals with limited English proficiency, community-based organizations, national policy organizations, and government.
Experience navigating the litigation process with limited resources and capacity.
Ability to develop systems/processes for a growing litigation team.
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
Expertise with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, PACER/ECF, litigation software (e.g., Litera), and legal research tools (e.g., Experience and knowledge of Asian American and/or civil and human rights issues preferred.
Asian language fluency is a plus.
Application Process
Send separate attachments for cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to Hiring Manager at View email address on us.fitly.work -aajc.Applications with all three items attached will be considered. Flexible work from home options available.