Paralegal

To be considered for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter at the link provided. In your cover letter, please share why you want to work at NASW and why you are interested in this position. NASW values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applicants to share in their cover letter how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity and perspectives of our staff and legal office.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Paralegal in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal committed to social justice who is seeking interesting, challenging and meaningful work that will touch the lives of many. The Paralegal will assist the OGC in responding to requests for information and legal research and will support the OGC in complex and highly confidential information.

Founded in 1955, NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 100,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies that achieve equity and improve lives. The OGC is responsible for legal affairs relating to multiple NASW entities, including the NASW Foundation, the Legal Defense Fund, and the Association’s political action committee. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized, and motivated paralegal to work collaboratively with our friendly and dynamic legal team.