International Trade Specialist Paralegal
McDermott Will & Emery
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A Firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
- Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
- Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance.
- Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
- Conduct research and draft analyses of International Trade issues, including trade remedies, sanctions compliance, export controls, trade agreements, and CFIUS/foreign direct investment, for attorneys in the practice group
- Track developments in International Trade law, policy, and media coverage and report findings
- Monitor and analyze trade data from numerous statistical sources
- Draft documents, letters, and summaries for attorney review
- Assist with ongoing trade remedies proceedings and file documents with government agencies and courts
- Conduct sanctions screenings under attorney supervision
- Track media, press releases, announcements, and other documents regarding international trade
- Organize, index, and maintain electronic case matter files
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate with a background and interest in international trade
- At least two (2) years of work experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Strong writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with US policy processes or international trade policy
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
- Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds