International Trade Paralegal
Washington, United States · Full-time
- Posted 2d ago
- From Barnes & Thornburg’s careers page
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Department
- Legal and Compliance
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About the role
Responsibilities:
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Support attorneys in international trade matters, including regulatory compliance, litigation, administrative proceedings, transactions, investigations, and enforcement matters
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Prepare, organize, and file submissions with government agencies and courts, and maintain related filings, correspondence, and supporting documentation
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Assist with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing correspondence, memoranda, regulatory submissions, court filings, and client communications, which may include cite checking and exhibit preparation
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Manage case files, deadlines, calendars, and workflows to ensure matters progress efficiently and accurately
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Coordinate document collections, reviews, and productions, and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other tracking resources
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Conduct research and compile materials relating to agency and court procedures, trade regulations, factual records, and client reporting
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Provide additional support, as needed, to litigation attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office on related disputes and other complex matters
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required
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2+ years of paralegal experience preferred, ideally in international trade, litigation, regulatory, government investigations, or other complex legal matters
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Experience supporting filings, document management, and matter coordination in a law firm or similar professional environment
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Familiarity with administrative proceedings or regulatory matters is a plus; experience with filings before government agencies is helpful but not required
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Strong research, drafting, proofreading, organizational, and document management skills
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Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing demands
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Meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong written and verbal communication skills
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About Barnes & Thornburg
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