Legal Affairs Manager & Paralegal – Trade Association (Immediate Start, Temporary)
Location: Hybrid (Downtown Washington, DC | In-office Tues–Thurs, remote Mon/Fri)
Duration: 3–6 months (starting ASAP)
Compensation: $55-60/hour
We have an exciting opportunity to work in legal affairs at a a national trade association. This position requires analytical skills and paralegal expertise and it will directly support the Office of the General Counsel. This is a fast-paced opportunity for a legal professional who thrives on research, litigation tracking, and translating complex regulatory developments.
Working closely with the Deputy General Counsel, you’ll play a central role in monitoring litigation, analyzing regulatory trends, and shaping legal resources that inform business-critical decisions across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in law, public policy, political science, or related field preferred
- 2–5 years of legal affairs or paralegal experience (law firm, in-house, government, or trade association)
- Hands-on experience with legal research platforms such as Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and/or PACER
- Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth legal and regulatory analysis and translate findings into clear, concise summaries
- Strong command of litigation tracking, docket monitoring, and legal workflow management
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment
- Excellent legal writing and communication skills, including drafting briefs, summaries, and internal guidance materials
- Experience supporting cross-functional legal or policy initiatives
- Self-starter with strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to operate independently
- Interest in regulatory, enforcement, and policy developments impacting business strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
Litigation & Legal Analysis
- Monitor and analyze federal and state litigation, including docket activity, filings, and key developments
- Track amicus matters and support strategic coordination across cases
- Conduct targeted legal research to support ongoing matters and emerging issues
- Manage litigation trackers and ensure accuracy of deadlines, filings, and case updates
- Coordinate billing, documentation, and logistics across multiple legal matters
Regulatory & Policy Analysis
- Analyze regulatory and enforcement activity from agencies such as the FTC, DOJ, and state Attorneys General
- Track rulemaking, investigations, and legislative developments affecting industry stakeholders
- Synthesize complex legal and policy developments into clear, actionable insights for internal audiences
- Identify trends and risks to inform organizational strategy
Legal Content Development & Advisory Support
- Drive the development of high-value legal resources, including litigation risk trackers, compliance playbooks, and legal updates
- Extract key insights from rulings, enforcement actions, and regulatory changes
- Translate legal analysis into practical guidance for business stakeholders
- Support legal councils and working groups through agenda development, briefing materials, and issue-spotting
This is an ideal role for a paralegal or legal affairs professional looking to deepen their exposure to high-level legal analysis, regulatory strategy, and litigation monitoring in a nationally recognized organization.
