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

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

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

Duration: 36 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, youll play a central role in monitoring litigation, analyzing regulatory trends, and shaping legal resources that inform business-critical decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; concentration in law, public policy, political science, or related field preferred
• 25 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,