Position

The person hired primarily will support the attorneys working on behalf of our fair housing and disability rights clients. This is a two-year position. The person hired must be willing to make a commitment to remain in the position for two years; until at least December 2017.

Responsibilities

Committee paralegals are given significant responsibility and client contact. Duties include: investigating, evaluating and analyzing claims of discrimination and requests for legal assistance; conducting interviews with potential plaintiffs and other witnesses; conducting legal and factual research on issues arising in the course of litigation; drafting memoranda, court documents, and correspondence; participating in all stages of litigation; preparing documents for filing in court; and providing other administrative support to the projects, including database and file management; responding to telephone, email, and web inquiries; and training and working with interns. The paralegal also will engage in community outreach activities.

Qualifications

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, outstanding organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical capability, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.

How to apply

Interested persons should send an email to paralegalhiring@washlaw.org Subject: Paralegal Application of [Your Name] please attach a cover letter, resume, writing sample of five (5) or fewer pages, unofficial transcript, and three (3) references. Only complete applications will be reviewed.