Paralegal/Case Manager
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Paralegal/Case Manager will assist the Center for Litigation (CFL) at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) in legal projects, research, and administrative support.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Commitment to AFPI’s mission and servant-leader culture.
- Assist in preparing reports, briefings, and other legal documents for both internal and external audiences.
- Assist attorneys in legal research and case filings.
- Assist in the amplification of cases by preparing talking points, press releases, and tweets for public dissemination.
- Develop communications strategy with stakeholders and external partners, including the preparation of press releases and the handling of press inquiries.
- Assisting in the coordination of meetings, between CFL staff and other AFPI staff, clients, and external entities.
- Manage legal and administrative responsibilities within CFL, including managing the legal docket, filing calendar, and scheduled meetings.
- Assist the CFL staff in preparing, organizing, and maintaining documents pertaining to each case, both paper and electronic.
- Other tasks as assigned by CFL staff or AFPI senior leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of three years of experience in a paralegal, case manager, legal office manager or similar role.
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal administration such as PACER, court dockets, electronic case filing, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
- Exceptional organization, research, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Proactive attitude and problem-solving capabilities.
- Very comfortable working in a fast-paced environment in which many supported staff may be remote.
- Ability to work beyond typical work hours, as necessary.
- The ability to maintain productive and collegial relationships with staff and external stakeholders.
- A strong interest in constitutional law and the judicial system.
- Demonstrated support of free market principles that support American citizens and American liberties.
- Philosophical commitment to America First Policy Institute’s mission and goals.
- Law firm experience preferred but not required.
Type of Employment: Full-time
Salaries for positions will be commensurate with the experience, expertise, and skills of the individual. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirement, writing samples, and references.
AFPI is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute offering competitive salaries and benefits to qualified candidates.