Paralegal

Applications will be accepted through end-of-day Friday, March 13, 2026

Position Summary

 

Paralegals are critical members of CLC’s litigation team, supporting all CLC’s trial and appellate litigation across issue areas. The paralegal works with CLC’s litigation attorneys to finalize and submit court filings, provide logistical support for depositions and trials both remotely and in-person, and maintain CLC’s litigation case files and conflicts check database. 

 

This position is a full-time hybrid role that requires living within 50 miles of the CLC office in Washington, DC, to complete in-person tasks, access to the office, local courthouses, and errands, when necessary. 

 

This position is a mid-level paralegal position. Please review the posted salary range before applying.

 

Key Responsibilities

Prepare documents for court filing, including by:Citation-checkingProof-readingFormatting documents to ensure compliance with applicable court rulesCreating tables of contents and tables of authoritiesCreating and attaching exhibits and appendicesPreparing final electronic and paper filings pursuant to applicable court rulesFile court documents in accordance with local rules in federal and state courtLiaise with court clerks’ offices Assist with deposition, pre-trial, and trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and attachments, assisting with travel arrangements and other logistics, coordinating with courtroom staff and court reporters, and providing on-the-ground support for in-person trialsAssist attorneys with obtaining and maintaining bar and court membership Assist with discovery work, including document review and maintaining e-discovery databasesCreate and maintain electronic case filesProvide legal assistance to non-litigation attorneys as required, such as reviewing draft legislative language and citation-checking and proof-reading policy documents, including those filed with government agenciesProject management Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience with Bluebook citation checking and in-person trial support as a paralegal or in a comparable support position at a law firm, advocacy organization, government agency, or other entity engaged in federal litigationMust be available for occasional overnight travel for in-person trials and hearings; company pays for all business travel expenses and typically a minimum of 4 weeks’ advance notice is given. Paralegal required travel occurs approximately 2-4 times per yearExceptional attention to detail Ability to organize and maintain file systemsProficiency with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat required. This includes formatting features such as applying styles, creating tables of content and authorities, exhibit stickers, and Bates stampingFamiliarity with Everlaw or other e-discovery software preferred (i.e., Relativity, Logikcull, etc.)Demonstrated interest in public-interest legal work preferred

Application Materials

Please submit only a resume and a cover letter (as PDF's). For purposes of recruitment equity, we will not review any additional documents.

Recruitment Process 

Round 1 - Forty-five (45) minute Zoom interview (please do not contact anyone at CLC regarding application status or requesting to meet about your candidacy. The hiring team will reach out if you are selected for an interview).Round 2 - Top candidate will be asked to take 2 - 3 skills-based assessments which, combined, will take no more than 60 minutes to complete.

Hiring Timeline

Applications accepted - 2 weeks (closing at EOD 3/13/26)Internal application review - 1 weekCandidate interviews - 2 weeksInternal interview reviews - 1 weekCandidate assessments - 1 weekInternal review and offer extension - 1 week

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary Range: $64,787 - $87,654

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and placement within the posted salary range is commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff. 

Our benefits include: 

Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiumsA 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualifyOffice closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.Flexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsA $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursementA $300 annual technology allowancePre-tax metro smart benefitsNew family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcareAn Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.