Research Paralegal

Ardent Eagle Solutions

41d•Remote

About The Position

To support the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) team in managing a record-high volume of AD/CVD cases, easing workload demands and creating a potential pipeline for future full-time analysts. Position Overview: The Research Analyst Evaluator I (Paralegal or Equivalent) supports litigation and administrative casework by performing legal research, managing case-related documents, and assisting attorneys with filing and compliance tasks before the U.S. Court of International Trade and related forums. This role involves monitoring litigation deadlines, maintaining databases, proofreading legal documents, and preparing filings, providing essential support to the legal team and ensuring accurate, timely litigation processes. Background The Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit within the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the Department of Commerce plays a critical role in promoting fair trade and supporting U.S. commercial competitiveness. E&C enforces U.S. Trade Remedy Laws to counteract the harmful effects of unfair foreign trade practices. Through antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases, E&C helps ensure U.S. firms and workers can compete on a level playing field both domestically and globally.

Requirements

Recent (within the past five years) relevant paralegal experience or equivalent.
Strong legal research skills with the ability to summarize findings clearly and accurately.
Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills and familiarity with Bluebook citation style.
Experience with case management or litigation databases, preferably Salesforce.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under general supervision and collaborate with legal professionals.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, International Relations, International Affairs, International Development, International Political Economy, Law, or Economics.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to law students, candidates with litigation-specific experience, or those holding a paralegal certificate.
Certifications are not required; however, candidates with a Paralegal Certificate or equivalent will receive special consideration.

Responsibilities

Monitor the filing of new summons with the U.S. Court of International Trade and alert attorneys; create litigation entries in the Salesforce record-keeping database.
Use Salesforce reporting functions to generate reports and identify upcoming litigation deadlines; notify litigation supervisors and attorneys accordingly.
Assist in maintaining the litigation database, ensuring attorneys complete periodic updates.
Draft Notices of Appearance for attorney review.
Prepare and organize administrative record indexes and other submissions for court cases.
Perform and summarize legal research as requested by attorneys.
Proofread legal documents and court filings for grammatical and formatting errors; conduct citation checks and format citations in Bluebook style.
Assist with preparation, compilation, and filing of records and appendices for USMCA binational panel proceedings and WTO disputes.
Summarize documents and prepare memoranda to support litigation and administrative cases.
Conduct first-level document review of administrative determinations and perform initial legal issue analysis.
Perform additional paralegal duties as needed to support full-time workload.