[Hamp-law] Legal Asst. Job, Planned Parenthood/ DC

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PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSOCIATE - Job

Posted by: Planned Parenthood Federation of America-NY/DC
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary: $34,000
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/KsZcpgBbCSCp/


Description

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.

PPFA 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 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. He/she will also be responsible for various administrative
tasks including: faxing, copying, filing, and assisting in travel and
meeting arrangements.

Additional Qualifications:

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.
More / LessHow to apply

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

Jennifer Chou
Public Policy Litigation&  Law
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20003

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

Email applications preferred.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment
opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a
non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood
Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work
environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and
building a diverse team.


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