Paralegal

Role Overview

• The four-person paralegal team provides legal and administrative support for a team of approximately 23 attorneys in Lit & Law.
• The paralegal will work closely with the attorneys of Lit & Law, as well as with colleagues from other departments.
• Cite-checking and copy-editing briefs and other legal documents.
• Assisting in production, service, and filing of legal documents.
• Conducting legal and factual (non-legal) research for litigation or policy assignments using Westlaw, academic databases, and the internet.
• Using G-Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat software to write, draft, edit, compile, and analyze documents related to reproductive rights.
• Responding to requests for information from department attorneys and leadership, Legal Division staff, PPFA colleagues, coalition or co-counsel partners, and clients.
• Performing various administrative tasks including, but not limited to: creating and maintaining various spreadsheets; printing and collating documents; compiling trial and hearing binders; completing out-of-office errands; drafting or preparing administrative correspondence to internal and external partners, including Division leadership, co-counsel, firms, and clients; tracking and updating case dockets, case matter folders and departmental resources; tracking litigation deadlines and court scheduling orders; attending and taking notes at team meetings; supporting onboarding of Lit & Law staff and interns; coordinating travel and meeting arrangements for attorneys; assisting with department finance and event planning tasks.
• Attending regular case team, Lit & Law department, Legal division, and PPFA all-staff meetings.
• Contributing to the department’s ongoing work to center the communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Accompanying litigation case team to trial or a hearing for on-the-ground paralegal support, based on case needs, team capacity, and department budget limits.
• Maintaining flexibility in working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays with advance planning (eligible for overtime pay) to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree by Summer 2026;
• Successful applicants include individuals who will or have recently completed college graduation and are interested in gaining entry-level legal work experience before applying to law/graduate school or other pursuing a public policy career. Previous experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, or a law or policy background is not required for this position.
• Superior research, writing, and editing skills (knowledge of Westlaw not required; we will train as needed.)
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe platforms strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated interest in social justice (including, but not limited to, internships, academic work, extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, etc.);
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, demonstrating effective time management and task prioritization skills;
• Willingness and ability to learn complex tasks and concepts quickly;
• Excellent communication skills (including via email), and the ability to accurately and succinctly impart knowledge, information, and skills to others with clarity;
• Strong attention to detail; initiative; resourcefulness;
• Ability to respond with composure to a fast-paced work environment, juggle multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing priorities to meet competing deadlines;
• Commitment to antiracism and to diversity, equity, and inclusion across differences in race, ethnicity, religion, ability, cultural background, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation.

Benefits

• Compensation: $70,000 per year, eligible for overtime
• Travel: 0-10% domestic travel