National Security Paralegal

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Paralegal in MoFo's National Security group, based in Washington, D.C. The position involves developing practice-specific knowledge and skills to manage projects, determine appropriate courses of action, and maintain proficiency in relevant technology. The paralegal will complete assignments using well-defined procedures, manage general tasks independently, and develop research skills to identify, organize, and verify information. They will leverage resources for high-quality work products and efficiency, organize and manage assignments to meet competing deadlines, and maintain files and databases relevant to the practice group. The role also requires developing analytical skills for issue identification and decision-making, resolving issues of limited scope, and complying with administrative requirements for billable expectations, including daily time entries and weekly timecard submissions. Key responsibilities include drafting articles and thought leadership on national security issues such as economic sanctions, foreign direct investment, foreign influence, export controls, and cybersecurity. The paralegal will also assist with client matters related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including filings and research, and assist with Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) matters, including filing and tracking license applications. A weekly news bulletin covering sanctions, export controls, critical technologies, cybersecurity, CFIUS, and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) will be drafted and distributed. The role includes performing miscellaneous tasks and research projects as directed by attorneys, tracking and monitoring project progress with regular status reports, and assisting other practice areas with paralegal tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines under general supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership over projects.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing work product.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, with flexibility to shift focus as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business and client needs.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience in the practice area or comparable work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop practice-specific knowledge, skills, and experience to manage projects and determine the appropriate course of action; maintain proficiency in technology relevant to the position.
• Complete assignments using well-defined procedures, applying accrued knowledge and skills to manage general tasks independently.
• Develop research skills to identify, organize, and verify the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Leverage available resources to ensure the highest quality work product and increase efficiency.
• Organize and manage assignments effectively to complete competing tasks in a timely manner.
• Organize and maintain files and databases relevant to the practice group.
• Develop analytical skills to identify issues and make effective decisions; resolve issues of limited scope and complexity using sound judgment.
• Comply with administrative requirements to meet billable expectations, including preparing and releasing time entries daily and submitting timecards weekly.
• Draft articles, alerts, and other thought leadership on a broad range of national security issues, including economic sanctions, foreign direct investment, foreign influence, export controls, and cybersecurity.
• Assist with client matters related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including required filings and general research.
• Assist with client matters related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), including filing and tracking license applications.
• Draft and distribute a weekly news bulletin covering sanctions, export controls, critical technologies, cybersecurity, CFIUS, and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and research projects as directed by attorneys, using online platforms and other resources as needed.
• Track and monitor project progress and provide regular status reports; assist other practice areas with paralegal tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime as applicable
• Health/welfare benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid holidays
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level