Overview
Junior Paralegal Jobs in Remote at Prospance inc
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Political Law Specialist supporting the Public Law & Policy practice, working under the general direction of the Public Law and Policy attorneys and/or practice management.
The position will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will play a significant role in the client service and internal operations of the political law practice. This position involves significant collaboration with attorneys and paralegals, other Akin professionals as well as clients. The Political Law Specialist is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Directly communicate with clients in support of their political law compliance, under the direction of attorneys
Prepare and file lobbying registration and disclosure reports at the federal, state, and local levels
Assist clients in maintaining PAC compliance by working to:
Prepare and file federal and state PAC filings in a timely manner;
Maintain PAC balances;
Resolve any inconsistencies of PAC balances or filings;
Maintain compliance records; and,
Assist clients with solicitations and PAC data reports
Monitor and review political contributions for clients to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local campaign finance and pay-to-play laws
Assist attorneys in conducting audits of client PAC and lobby compliance
Engage in frequent communication with government agencies on behalf of clients on political law matters
Conduct extensive, in-depth and time-sensitive research in response to attorney and client requests
Draft memoranda and correspondence for clients
Maintain an advanced working knowledge of lobbying and PAC registration and reporting requirements at the federal and state levels
Keep abreast of pending legislation and regulations as well as industry trends and current events that impact clients and prospective clients
Assist with client development projects, including drafting client alerts as well as preparing prospective client pitches and proposals
Collaborate with the political law attorneys in support of the recruiting, onboarding, staffing and professional development of the political law paralegal team, including but not limited to:
Participate in interviews of paralegal candidates
Mentor new paralegals and lead training programs to ensure proper integration
Maintain a working knowledge of the paralegal workload in order to make recommendations for the assignment of new matters as well as ad hoc projects
Update and circulate filing schedules on a monthly basis
Suggest content for ongoing trainings and professional development activities; lead programs as appropriate
Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the practice group’s goals and objectives
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced knowledge of the election process required
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in government or with a political law practice
Political or campaign experience a plus, but not required
A strong understanding of multiple political law areas, including, but not limited to, campaign finance, lobbying, gifts and pay-to-play
Excellent communication and listening skills, strong interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated client service skills
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate across the practice
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints
Consistent use of superb judgment and a strong sense of responsibility and integrity
Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to use video conferencing systems
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values
Commitment to professional growth and development
The anticipated base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $70,000 to $80,000. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.
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Title: Junior Paralegal
Company: Prospance inc
Location: Remote
