Paralegal - International Trade (Dupont Circle)

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.

Taft is seeking an International Trade Paralegal to join our team in our Washington, D.C. – Dupont Circle Office.

We are seeking a recent college graduate to work as an International Trade Paralegal for a dynamic International Trade practice in our Washington, D.C. Dupont Circle office. Taft’s International Trade practice represents foreign-based clients and U.S. importers in trade remedy proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Court of International Trade, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The ideal candidate will commit to working at least two years at Taft, possess the following qualifications, and be able to complete the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Monitor filings of trade-related actions in the U.S. agencies and abroad
• Perform on-line and in-person filings before U.S. government agencies and in Federal Courts
• Draft/file routine applications and transmittal letters
• Monitor public files at agencies and courts
• Research and monitor trade-related news and proceedings
• Maintain client case files
• Maintain docketing calendar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively juggle multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with numbers
• Foreign language capability is an advantage, but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong personal organization, work ethic, and flexibility
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative
• Quick learner by relating individual tasks to the “big picture”
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. The salary range for this position is $70,000/yr. – $85,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Candidates interested in Washington, D.C. should apply here.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities, but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.