Paralegal/Legal Assistant

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is a non-profit law firm that defends religious freedom for people of all faiths. Becket is seeking a dynamic professional to provide paralegal services and research in support of its nationwide litigation practice.

Hours and Location: This is a full-time position in Becket’s in Washington DC. No remote applicants will be considered.

Requirements:

Willingness to commit to at least 2 years in the position;
Demonstrated commitment to defending religious liberty for all;
Ability to learn and follow and implement legal style guides (i.e. The Bluebook) with precision and accuracy;
Superb proofreading and copyediting skills;
Inquisitive, entrepreneurial, and analytical mind;
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced litigation environment;
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
Strong command of Office 365, Adobe, and Google Docs; and
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

Prepare legal briefs and other court documents for filing;
Maintain electronic and paper files;
Draft correspondence; and
Communicate with courts, government agencies, clients and outside counsel.

Note:

Attorney resumes will not be considered for this position.
Becket offers generous benefits and salaries commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a cover letter in which they explain their interest in furthering Becket’s commitment to religious liberty for all faiths.
Resumes and cover letters should be sent to Meg Schilling at [email protected].

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.