Legal Affairs Manager & Paralegal – Trade Association (Immediate Start, Temporary)

Location: Hybrid (Downtown Washington, DC | In-office Tues–Thurs, remote Mon/Fri)

Duration: 3–6 months (starting ASAP)

Compensation: $55-60/hour

We have an exciting opportunity to work in legal affairs at a a national trade association. This position requires analytical skills and paralegal expertise and it will directly support the Office of the General Counsel. This is a fast-paced opportunity for a legal professional who thrives on research, litigation tracking, and translating complex regulatory developments.

Working closely with the Deputy General Counsel, you’ll play a central role in monitoring litigation, analyzing regulatory trends, and shaping legal resources that inform business-critical decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in law, public policy, political science, or related field preferred
• 2–5 years of legal affairs or paralegal experience (law firm, in-house, government, or trade association)
• Hands-on experience with legal research platforms such as Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and/or PACER
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth legal and regulatory analysis and translate findings into clear, concise summaries
• Strong command of litigation tracking, docket monitoring, and legal workflow management
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills, including drafting briefs, summaries, and internal guidance materials
• Experience supporting cross-functional legal or policy initiatives
• Self-starter with strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to operate independently
• Interest in regulatory, enforcement, and policy developments impacting business strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Litigation & Legal Analysis

• Monitor and analyze federal and state litigation, including docket activity, filings, and key developments
• Track amicus matters and support strategic coordination across cases
• Conduct targeted legal research to support ongoing matters and emerging issues
• Manage litigation trackers and ensure accuracy of deadlines, filings, and case updates
• Coordinate billing, documentation, and logistics across multiple legal matters

Regulatory & Policy Analysis

• Analyze regulatory and enforcement activity from agencies such as the FTC, DOJ, and state Attorneys General
• Track rulemaking, investigations, and legislative developments affecting industry stakeholders
• Synthesize complex legal and policy developments into clear, actionable insights for internal audiences
• Identify trends and risks to inform organizational strategy

Legal Content Development & Advisory Support

• Drive the development of high-value legal resources, including litigation risk trackers, compliance playbooks, and legal updates
• Extract key insights from rulings, enforcement actions, and regulatory changes
• Translate legal analysis into practical guidance for business stakeholders
• Support legal councils and working groups through agenda development, briefing materials, and issue-spotting

This is an ideal role for a paralegal or legal affairs professional looking to deepen their exposure to high-level legal analysis, regulatory strategy, and litigation monitoring in a nationally recognized organization.