Political Law Paralegal

Elias Law Group LLP•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Elias Law Group LLP is seeking a Political Law Paralegal to support the election programming of political campaigns and party committees. This role involves extensive research, client support, and administrative tasks within a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the political and election law process, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Enthusiasm for all phases of the political and election law process
Paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm environment
Fluency in the various Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work additional hours beyond the normal schedule, especially around relevant election dates
Willingness to think creatively and innovate
Responsiveness and initiative

Nice To Haves

Experience using PACER, Westlaw, and other legal search engines
Experience working in Democratic politics and political campaigns
Some infrequent travel is required
Ability to thrive within a diverse and close-knit team

Responsibilities

Conduct federal and state campaign finance research, search court records, and track election dates and deadlines.
Vet donors and potential staff members for political committees and nonprofits.
Research ballot access, voter registration, vote-by-mail, and recounts for federal and non-federal campaigns.
Provide post-election recount, audit, and contest support, and assist with litigation efforts.
Design, edit, and proofread legal briefings, memos, and PowerPoints.
Manage multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines and support political law attorneys.
Maintain and organize client and project matter files.
Review and proofread memos and filings, utilizing Blue Book for cite checking.
Collaborate with other paralegals to divide tasks and address coverage gaps.
Coordinate external training webinars with clients, including creating invites and tracking RSVP lists.
File client documents with state regulatory agencies, the Federal Election Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, and other regulatory bodies.
Coordinate the filing of documents through third-party services on a tight schedule.
Develop new tactics and systems for client record maintenance.
Assist with other client and firm administrative projects as needed.