Litigation Paralegal term Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Home office stipend
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Organizational Profile:
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (AAJC) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For more than 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nation’s capital – fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.

Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation. With affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal, independent partners under one name, speaking with one unified voice to promote justice, empower our communities, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.

Title:

Litigation Paralegal ("Paralegal")

Reports to:

Senior Director and Assistant Director of Litigation

Term:
Immediately;
Two‑year Term

Status:
Full‑time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week

Salary: $70,000‑$80,000

Location:

Washington, D.C.

This position is included in a union‑represented collective bargaining unit and subject to its terms and conditions.

The Paralegal, a member of the Litigation team, will provide research, administrative, and logistical support as the team identifies, develops, and litigates impact cases advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans. The docket includes, but is not limited to, civil rights cases focusing on immigration/immigrant rights (including family reunification), voting rights, and educational equity (Higher Education and K‑12). The Paralegal collaborates with programmatic and operational teams to advance AAJC’s mission through litigation.

• Assist attorneys with legal and factual research, including tracking legislation and monitoring activity in the Federal Register and the Congressional Record.
• Provide general logistical and administrative support: facilitate court filings, process invoices, track time and expenses/case costs, draft correspondence, and handle travel arrangements.
• Maintain and create case files, department databases, and other organizational systems.
• Perform cite‑check, bluebook formatting, proofreading, and formatting of litigation documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Prepare legal advocacy materials such as administrative comments, substantive advocacy letters, and white papers.
• Coordinate litigation logistics: filings, depositions, service of process, courtesy copy delivery, and other support.
• Collaborate with attorneys to maintain accurate litigation calendars reflecting deadlines and appearance dates.
• Communicate and coordinate scheduling with potential clients, community partners, pro‑bono counsel, coalitional partners, AAJC affiliate partners, and others.
• Attend coalition, client interviews, and case meetings; assist with note‑taking as requested.
• Assist with case discovery, including document collection and review.
• Help handle attorney appearances, admissions, and PACER/ECF accounts.
• Contact court personnel, attorneys, and advocates as appropriate.
• Provide logistical, administrative, and document‑management support for hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with staff across the organization, including Communications, Community Engagement, Development, Finance, and Operations.
• Assist with the development of community education tools: webinars, trainings, and Know Your Rights (KYR) materials.
• Engage in the development and implementation of Community Partners’ Network strategies, tactics, and activities on litigation issues as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Support fundraising activities and events, grant development and management, and relationships with funders and supporters.
• Work with the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Litigation, and the finance and development teams to craft project budgets and…