Litigation Paralegal (2-year term) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-AAJC

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 80000

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice AAJC (AAJC) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. 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 nations capital fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy litigation research public education and community engagement.

Based in Washington DC Advancing Justice AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. 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; Two-year Term

Status: Full-time Exempt Employee 40 hours/week

Salary: $70000-$80000

Location: Washington D.C.

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. AAJCs 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 organizations mission through litigation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

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 AAJCs 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.
Contact court personnel other attorneys and advocates and others as appropriate.
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.
Other duties as assigned.

Fundraising

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.).

General AAJC Roles

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 and lead decision-making processes understand outcomes and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their program area.
Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.
Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors meetings as requested.
Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

Bachelors 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.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced rapidly-changing environment.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and balance competing assignments.
Ability to develop systems/processes for a growing litigation team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent writing research and communication skills.
Dependable and detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Familiarity with BlueBook citation format.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Adobe Acrobat PACER/ECF litigation software (e.g. Litera) and legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis).
Ability to work effectively in case teams including with co-counsel from other civil rights organizations and pro bono counsel.
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 or 1620 L Street NW Suite 1050 Washington DC 20036. Applications with all three items attached will be considered. Offers will be extended based upon satisfactory reference checks.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $70000.00 - $80000.00 per year

Asian Americans have been part of the American story since its earliest days. From those who traveled to the U.S. as a result of changing immigration policies to refugees who came to American shores in search of safety to recent immigrants who continue to join our nation in search of the famed American Dream the one indisputable truth about our community is its breadth diversity and resilience.

And yet we have seen our community ignored in national conversations about the very policies that define our experience: immigration voting rights and so much more.

Benefits:401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceHome office stipendPaid time offParental leaveTraining & developmentVision insuranceWellness resourcesOrganizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice AAJC (AAJC) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in ...