Corporate Paralegal

A mission-driven law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its Washington, D.C. office. This role supports nonprofit and political clients by performing a wide range of corporate, regulatory, and compliance-related work. The Corporate Paralegal will collaborate closely with attorneys and other paralegals and must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of nonprofit corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents
• Draft, file, and track periodic corporate reports to ensure clients remain in good standing with state authorities
• File client documents with state regulatory agencies, as well as federal agencies including the Federal Election Commission and Internal Revenue Service
• Organize, maintain, and update corporate records and client notebooks
• Communicate with clients and state and federal regulatory bodies via email and phone
• Develop and improve systems and processes for client record maintenance
• Coordinate client file openings with regional registration agents across applicable jurisdictions
• Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in state corporate filing requirements
• Handle audit representation letters for clients
• Perform federal, state, and local campaign finance research and assist with candidate and committee reporting
• Vet donors for various political committees and nonprofit organizations
• Provide rapid post-election recount and litigation support as needed
• Design, edit, and proofread legal briefings, memoranda, presentations, and other work product to ensure clarity and accuracy
• Prepare materials for production and distribution in response to inquiries from federal and state regulatory authorities; coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with other paralegals to balance workloads and address coverage needs
• Maintain professional, confidential, and productive relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients
• Assist with additional client or firm administrative projects as needed

• Minimum of two years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or business environment preferred
• Experience forming, maintaining, and dissolving corporate entities and preparing organizational documents required; nonprofit experience is a plus
• Strong interest or background in politics preferred
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across competing deadlines
• High level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Experience with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis preferred
• Legal cite-checking skills or willingness to learn is a plus
• Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working with diverse working styles
• Hybrid work schedule in a professional office setting, with an expectation of working in-office at least three days per week
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed, particularly around election cycles or regulatory filing deadlines
• Occasional travel may be required
• Position requires regular use of standard office equipment
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment