Research Paralegal

Location

District Of Columbia

Posted

60 days ago

Salary

$31 - $40 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Research Paralegal

Ardent Eagle Solutions

Overview To support the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) team in managing a record-high volume of AD/CVD cases, easing workload demands and creating a potential pipeline for future full-time analysts. Position Overview: The Research Analyst Evaluator I (Paralegal or Equivalent) supports litigation and administrative casework by performing legal research, managing case-related documents, and assisting attorneys with filing and compliance tasks before the U.S. Court of International Trade and related forums. This role involves monitoring litigation deadlines, maintaining databases, proofreading legal documents, and preparing filings, providing essential support to the legal team and ensuring accurate, timely litigation processes. Background The Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit within the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the Department of Commerce plays a critical role in promoting fair trade and supporting U.S. commercial competitiveness. E&C enforces U.S. Trade Remedy Laws to counteract the harmful effects of unfair foreign trade practices. Through antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases, E&C helps ensure U.S. firms and workers can compete on a level playing field both domestically and globally. Responsibilities - Monitor the filing of new summons with the U.S. Court of International Trade and alert attorneys; create litigation entries in the Salesforce record-keeping database. - Use Salesforce reporting functions to generate reports and identify upcoming litigation deadlines; notify litigation supervisors and attorneys accordingly. - Assist in maintaining the litigation database, ensuring attorneys complete periodic updates. - Draft Notices of Appearance for attorney review. - Prepare and organize administrative record indexes and other submissions for court cases. - Perform and summarize legal research as requested by attorneys. - Proofread legal documents and court filings for grammatical and formatting errors; conduct citation checks and format citations in Bluebook style. - Assist with preparation, compilation, and filing of records and appendices for USMCA binational panel proceedings and WTO disputes. - Summarize documents and prepare memoranda to support litigation and administrative cases. - Conduct first-level document review of administrative determinations and perform initial legal issue analysis. - Perform additional paralegal duties as needed to support full-time workload. Qualifications - Recent (within the past five years) relevant paralegal experience or equivalent. - Preference given to law students, candidates with litigation-specific experience, or those holding a paralegal certificate. - Strong legal research skills with the ability to summarize findings clearly and accurately. - Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills and familiarity with Bluebook citation style. - Experience with case management or litigation databases, preferably Salesforce. - Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work under general supervision and collaborate with legal professionals. Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, International Relations, International Affairs, International Development, International Political Economy, Law, or Economics. Certification(s) Certifications are not required; however, candidates with a Paralegal Certificate or equivalent will receive special consideration. Work Location Requirements: While this position is 100% remote, candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia (DMV) area and be available to report onsite at the Department of Commerce when given appropriate notice. Special consideration may be granted on a case-by-case basis to candidates who are uniquely and highly qualified but reside outside the DMV area. Please note: Free or subsidized parking is not available to contractors under any circumstances. Candidates are responsible for their own transportation and any associated costs when reporting onsite. Work Hours: Work under this task order will be conducted Monday through Friday during normal business hours, excluding Federal holidays and periods when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed closures. Overtime is not anticipated but may be required based on the needs of the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) unit. All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the Contracting Officer and will only be authorized for specific situations where statutory deadlines cannot be met through regular work hours. Benefits and EEO At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families: - Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage - Matching 401(k) Plan - Continuing Education Assistance - Paid Time Off This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles. Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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