What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Trade Paralegal position at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP?
Taft is seeking an International Trade Paralegal to join our team in our Washington, DC – Dupont Circle Office
We are seeking a recent college graduate to work as an International Trade Paralegal for a dynamic International Trade practice in our Washington, D.C. Dupont Circle office. Taft’s International Trade practice represents foreign-based clients and U.S. importers in trade remedy proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Court of International Trade, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The ideal candidate will commit to working at least two years at Taft, possess the following qualifications, and be able to complete the responsibilities listed below
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Responsibilitie
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Monitor filings of trade-related actions in the U.S. agencies and abr - oadPerform on-line and in-person filings before U.S. government agencies and in Federal Cou
- rtsDraft/file routine applications and transmittal lett
- ersMonitor public files at agencies and cou
- rtsResearch and monitor trade-related news and proceedi
- ngsMaintain client case fi
- lesMaintain docketing calen
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Qualificati
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Bachelor’s degree with strong academic backg - roundProficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel s
- killsExceptional written and verbal communication s
- killsAbility to meet deadlines and effectively juggle multiple prior
- itiesComfortable working with nu
- mbersForeign language capability is an advantage, but not req
- uiredAbility to work independently and as part of a
- teamExcellent attention to d
- etailStrong personal organization, work ethic, and flexib
- ilityAbility to be proactive and take initi
- ativeQuick learner by relating individual tasks to the "big pic
- ture"Strong research and problem-solving s
- killsAbility to multi-task and shift priorities success
- fullyStrong service orient
- ationAbility to use good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential ma
- ttersAbility to work overtime as n
eeded
Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. The salary range for this position is $70,000/yr. - $85,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill
level.
Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000