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Steptoe LLP · 1 day ago

Paralegal (International Trade)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$81K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Steptoe LLP is a Washington, DC-based Am Law 100 firm actively seeking a Paralegal to support its International Trade Group. This role involves providing advanced legal support in international trade remedy proceedings, managing case files, and conducting legal research while supervising junior colleagues.

ConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with lawyers to manage and organize case cases from inception to conclusion

Maintain and update case files, including pleadings, case briefs, and exhibits

Prepare and manage case timelines, calendars, and deadlines to ensure compliance

Coordinate with external parties, such as clients, vendors and opposing counsel, as necessary

Assist attorneys in preparing submissions in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings to relevant agencies (in particular the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission) in accordance with agency rules and practice, under supervision of lawyers

Observe rules regarding treatment of proprietary information in agency submissions

Conduct legal research using various online and offline resources (including Westlaw, LEXIS, and PACER) to gather relevant information

Summarize and present research findings to lawyers in a clear and concise manner

Stay current on relevant agency regulations and practices

Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits

Bluebook and Cite check briefs and prepare table of authorities

Organize and maintain electronic document databases, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of documents

Train, manage and supervise junior members of the project team providing support on international trade matters

Enter time spent on tasks on a daily basis into the firm's time entry system

Provide back-up coverage for other paralegals as needed

Assist with pro bono and business development projects

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

International Trade LawLegal ResearchDocument ManagementParalegal CertificateCase ManagementSupervisionAttention to DetailCommunicationCritical ThinkingTeamworkWork Ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree required

At least 2 years of experience required in an international trade remedy (or similar) practice

Preferred

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Dependent care

Health care flexible spending accounts

401K Plan

Profit-Sharing

Paid Time-Off

Robust Wellness Program

Company

Steptoe LLP

In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe* has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

Founded in 1913

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.steptoe.com/

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