About the Role
This position is a full-time paralegal position with Richman Law & Policy. Because we are a boutique firm, the Paralegal will be involved in all stages of a case’s lifecycle and will work closely with attorneys on meaningful, high-impact litigation from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a central role in public interest litigation and to develop substantive legal skills in a mission-driven environment.all attorneys at the firm, and assisting with various administrative tasks and research support.
Responsibilities
The Paralegal plays an active role in all aspects of the firm’s practice, including:
Cite-checking and copyediting legal documents;
Preparing and organizing case files for attorneys;
Filing, transmitting, and processing legal documents in state and federal courts;
Maintaining the firm’s litigation calendar and tracking court deadlines;
Overseeing the administrative assistant;
Researching factual issues for case development;
Assisting with legal research and policy efforts; and
Draft, proofread, and format correspondence and other firm documents with precision and attention to detail;
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate;
0–2 years of litigation support experience;
Strong writing, proofreading, and cite-checking skills (Bluebook proficiency preferred);
Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines;
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort communicating with clients and outside partners;
Familiarity (preferred) with Clio, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, LEXIS, and PACER/ECF.
The ideal candidate is passionate about repairing the world, improving corporate accountability, and has a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
Additional Details
Salary: $50,000–$60,000
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
To Apply
Please send a cover letter addressed to Kim E. Richman, a copy of your resume, and a short writing sample to hiring@richmanlawpolicy.com, specifying in the subject line: Paralegal Application.
About the Company
Richman Law & Policy (RLP) is a tight collective of lawyers
specializing in socially conscious impact litigation.
We dedicate ourselves to serving the greater good by holding large corporations accountable for
actions that threaten human health, animals, workers’ rights, the environment and our civil
liberties. The driving force behind our practice is creating innovative and effective ways to
influence public policy and the marketplace. Much of the work we do aims to fill gaps in the
current regulatory environment. We work closely with everyday consumers and leading non-profit
organizations.
RLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity among its staff and fostering a
healthy and supportive workplace.