[Hamp-law] Legal Asst. Job, Reproductive Rights/ NYC (fwd)

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PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSOCIATE

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10001, United States
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Federation of America-NY/DC
Job Category: Administration, Advocacy, Clerical & Data-entry, Human
Relations, Legal, Public Policy
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: May 7, 2010
Last updated: March 8, 2010
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: March 8, 2010
Area of Focus: Health and Medicine, Human Rights and Civil Liberties,
Law and Legal Assistance, Politics, Women's Issues


Description:
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN NY & WASHINGTON, D.C.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation’s leading women’s
health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, men, teens,
and families. For more than 90 years, we’ve done more than any other
organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety,
prevent unintended pregnancies, and guarantee that safe and legal
abortion services are available to women who need them.

The Public Policy Litigation & Law Department of Planned Parenthood
Federation of America (PPFA) conducts reproductive rights litigation in
state and federal courts across the country, and has been lead or
co-counsel in most of the major reproductive rights cases of the past 15
years. PPFA also provides strategic legal advice on legislation being
considered in Congress and state legislatures and on regulatory issues
at the national, state, and local levels.

The Paralegal/Legal Associate will assist attorneys with reproductive
rights litigation and policy work including: legal and factual research
using Westlaw, academic resources, and the Internet; cite-checking and
copy-editing briefs; assisting in production and service of filings;
writing and editing non-legal documents describing developments in the
area of reproductive rights law; and responding to requests for
information. Additionally will perform various administrative tasks
including faxing, copying, filing, and assisting in travel and meeting
arrangements.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree; initiative; resourcefulness; superior
research, writing and editing skills (knowledge of Westlaw preferred);
strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel;
ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; ability to
learn complex tasks and concepts quickly; excellent communication
skills, including ability to accurately and succinctly impart knowledge
and skills to others; attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple
tasks, prioritize, and maintain sense of humor.

Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and
sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is required.

How to Apply:
We provide highly competitive compensation and outstanding benefits and
are thoroughly committed to building a diverse team.

Please send a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter to:

Jennifer Chou
Public Policy Litigation & Law
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
434 W. 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001

Or by email to: jennifer.chou at ppfa.org

Email applications preferred. Please state your office preference
between New York City and Washington D.C. in your application.

EOE M/F/D/V

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