Paralegal, Litigation Specialist

Protect Democracy

. Support multi-faceted litigation and legal advocacy projects focused on preventing authoritarianism .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,300 - $99,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation processes, including case management, document preparation, and legal research. Strong writing and communication skills are essential for drafting legal documents and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceDocument Preparation and FilingCite Checking and BluebookingProject Management in Legal ContextInterpersonal and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementLegal ResearchDrafting Legal MemorandaPreparing Court FilingsEditing and ProofreadingDiscovery Process ManagementAdministrative Document PreparationFiling ExperienceAttention to DetailTime Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationFeedback ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

FilevineE-Discovery SystemsEverlawRelativity

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Rules of Civil ProcedureState Court RulesLitigation AdministrationLegal AdvocacyDemocratic Norms Preservation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support multi-faceted litigation and legal advocacy projects focused on preventing authoritarianism
Support litigation by managing and organizing case files and documents
Prepare and finalize legal memoranda and pleadings
Coordinate court filings
Help lead the discovery process
Conduct research, synthesize findings, and draft memoranda, reports, and communications
Cite-check, Bluebook, fact-check, proofread, and assist with drafting court filings, letters, and public-facing documents
Engage with clients, opposing counsel, partner organizations, and other external stakeholders
Draft press releases, social media content, talking points, outreach emails, op-eds, and blog posts
Coordinate call logistics, create agendas, and draft internal communications
Project manage litigation components, including work plans, progress tracking, and feedback
Maintain and create information management systems, processes, and tools across impact teams
Strategize with team members and contribute ideas in impact and litigation project brainstorming
Propose projects advancing Protect Democracy’s mission
Contribute to organization-wide culture-building initiatives
Travel periodically, including at least two team retreats annually and potentially extended travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of filing experience in civil litigation
Experience preparing, finalizing, and filing pleadings in court
Experience cite checking and Bluebooking documents
Experience drafting discovery materials and correspondence
Experience preparing administrative documents such as pro hac vice applications
Familiarity with federal rules of civil procedure and state/local court rules
Case management/litigation administration experience, including managing large quantities of documents and case file/folder organization
Strong writing, researching, editing, and proofreading skills
Experience project managing, ideally in a legal context
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Comfort giving feedback and managing “up, down, and sideways”
Ability to perform well in a rapid-paced environment
Eagerness to learn new research, communications, legal, and policy skills and processes
Ability to foster collaborative relationships and work with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Rigorous attention to detail and high standards for execution
Ability to track, prioritize, and balance diverse responsibilities
Passionate commitment to preserving democratic norms and institutions
Paralegal certification preferred but not required
Experience with Filevine preferred but not required
Experience with e-Discovery systems such as Everlaw or Relativity preferred but not required
Must be able to work within the United States
Authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

FLSA Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Generous sick leave
Flexible vacation policy encouraging 4–5 weeks annually
12 paid holidays
6 weeks of paid family medical leave
18 weeks of paid parental leave
401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match, vesting immediately
Employee medical premiums covered at 100%
Up to 95% dependent medical coverage depending on plan selection
Employee and dependent dental/vision covered at 100%
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Fertility benefits
Home office stipend
Bonuses at the discretion of the Executive Director
Mentorship and opportunities for personal and professional growth
Shared workspaces for employees who enjoy working in an office environment