Part-Time Junior Paralegal

Accion International

2d•$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the 1.6 billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 285 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching 478 million people. Accion’s Legal Department oversees Legal, Compliance and Risk management functions for Accion and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Accion is seeking a part-time Junior Paralegal to support these Legal Department activities starting mid-May 2026. The position requires a commitment to work three or more days per week for up to 20 hours, including at least two days onsite at our office in downtown Washington, D.C. Additional hours may be available during academic breaks according to business needs.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university (junior or senior preferred)
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to support workload of busy Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions
Strong communication skills, including excellent oral and written English language skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently
Must be able to work courteously and patiently with others, demonstrating an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude
High-level of initiative and motivation in addition to the ability to maintain confidential information
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Accion is not sponsoring applicants for work visas at this time, nor applicants requiring other forms of employment work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Adobe Pro a plus
Proficiency using AI tools a plus
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Demonstrated interest in nonprofit law or impact investing is a plus

Responsibilities

Update and maintain department reporting system relating to contracts, corporate entities, and document productions;
Update and maintain recordkeeping for law firm engagements and relationships;
Organize and maintain electronic and paper files, including contracts, policies and procedures, and corporate documents;
Organize, prepare, and edit ancillary documentation and presentation materials;
Organize and maintain files relating to Trademark Notices;
Run compliance screenings through LexisNexis Bridger Insight, resolving false positives, escalating true matches, and appropriately saving screening reports;
Support process to obtain apostilles, legalizations, and notarizations of documents;
Conduct research and support Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions on special projects, as needed;
Assist with updating and maintaining content on various pages of the Accion Intranet;
Prepare and track international and domestic shipments;
Maintain and order supplies needed for legal projects;
Support implementation of department technology initiatives, including use of AI tools; and
Provide general support to Legal Department, including preparation of routine correspondence and materials, meeting organization, and other requests, as needed.