Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal who will support our public law and policy practice as well as provide general support to our attorneys, who serve mostly nonprofit clients.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Under attorney supervision, provide direct client support regarding political law compliance matters. Including assistance with forming political committees and filing FEC reports and reports with state campaign finance officials.
- Prepare and file lobbying registration and disclosure reports at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Assist with document review, drafting legal documents, contracts, filing correspondence, and proofreading large documents
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A paralegal certificate or 3+ years of relevant experience is required
- 3+ years of government or political law practice is ideal.
Skills required include:
- An understanding of multiple political law areas, including, but not limited to, campaign finance, lobbying, federal and state ethics rules.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrated client service skills.
- Self-motivated professional adept at balancing complex workloads and meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
ABOUT WC&B
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP is the leading DC law firm specializing in the provision of a full range of legal services to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Located in Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Farragut North and West metro stations, this 30-person boutique law firm has been assisting nonprofits for 50+ years! WC&B values efficiency, hard work, and a friendly environment. WC&B recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strives to accommodate its employees' needs while expecting reliability, a positive attitude, open communication, and an efficient work process in return.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and LTD available. Employee dental and LTD are covered by the firm.
- Pretax metro benefits and monthly public transit reimbursement.
- 4 weeks of PTO. After 5 years of tenure, employees receive 5 weeks of PTO.
- 10 paid federal holidays.
- A 401 (k) plan is offered after 6 months. The firm does not match.
- Firm contribution to retirement profit-sharing plan after 2 years.
- After the first 90-days, remote work two days a week is allowed.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed are asked to submit a cover letter and resume. If a 2nd interview is requested, a list of three professional references and a writing sample will be required. Prior employment will be verified if hired.
No phone calls, please.
WC&B is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected class in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- political law: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person