Job Description

Our client, a top, highly regarded firm, is actively seeking an INTERNATIONAL TRADE PARALEGAL to join its DC office. In this role, you would work with a dynamic International Trade Group which represents foreign-based clients and U.S. importers in proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Court of International Trade, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The firm has an excellent culture, solid benefits package, and good work/life balance! 

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare, organize, and file questionnaire responses at the U.S. DoC and U.S. ITC
• Assist with overseeing day-to-day case management for 20-member International Trade Group
• Provide direction to and train new paralegals on proper filing procedures and practices
• Review and cite check briefs and other court filings
• Ensure that administrative protective order (APO) procedures are followed and complete tasks related to same
• Monitor trade-related news and proceedings

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• At least two years of experience in international trade field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team that often travels internationally
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential matters
• Expertise in rules of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of International Trade a plus
• Experience with Filesite/iManage a plus

Company Description

For over 20 years Legal Placements, Inc. (LPI) has been working with the top law firms, associations and corporations to connect professionals to jobs they can't find anywhere else. The recruiters at LPI are vested in taking the time to get to know each candidate and finding the right match for each individual. Our extensive industry knowledge is a resource that we share with every candidate to help prepare for each step of the interview process and negotiate the best possible salary. In working with LPI, you are able to have direct access to hundreds of hiring decision makers in the country. We place direct hire and temporary legal professionals primarily in the Virginia, Washington, DC & Maryland; but also throughout the nation.