Senior Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary:

Democracy Forward Foundation ("Democracy Forward") is seeking multiple full-time Senior Litigation Paralegals to carry out its mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals via litigation and regulatory engagement. These individuals will serve as an integral part of litigation case teams and ensure that case filings are produced in a timely and professional manner. These positions are part of the Legal Team.

The ideal candidates will have experience working independently and with a team to draft, analyze, and prepare legal documents and collecting, evaluating, and summarizing relevant facts and legal concepts.

This position is full-time. Democracy Forward’s office is located in Washington, DC; the employee is expected to be in the office an average of 2 days per week.

• Perform cite‑checking, blue‑booking, proofreading, and formatting for motions, briefs, complaints, and legal filings.
• Use legal software, such as for e‑discovery, PDFs, word processing, table of authorities, legal research, case search, and case management.
• Understand and follow litigation practice area protocols.
• Organize case documents, including following established systems and protocols.
• Review documents for relevance, responsiveness, and privileged and confidential information, and prepare documents for production.
• Assist in hearing or trial preparation and logistics, including management of scheduling, coordination with court clerks, preparation of digital and hard‑copy document collections, and in‑court logistics.
• Prepare pleadings and discovery under lawyer supervision.
• File and e‑file pleadings in federal, state courts and government agencies.

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.

• 10 or more years of experience in a paralegal or legal support role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully on a team of attorneys and legal support professionals.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Well‑developed collaborative and interpersonal skills including demonstrated self‑awareness and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and ability to contribute affirmatively to a just and equitable workplace culture.
• Must be based in the Washington, DC area and be available in Democracy Forward's Washington, DC offices multiple days a week.

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus excellent benefits. This position is overtime eligible. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Democracy Forward Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We strongly encourage people of color; LGBTQIA+ people; women; people with disabilities; and veterans to apply. Please note that all lawyer positions require a law degree and active membership in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia.

Not sure you meet all of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.

Whether you are new to mission‑based legal and policy work, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition or take the next step in your career path, we welcome the opportunity to have you on our radar. Please include in your cover letter the nature of your interest in legal and policy work promoting democracy and progress and what you hope to bring to our team and the role for which you are applying.