Democracy Defenders Action, a 501(c)(4) organization
Full time, Exempt, Remote (preference for DC)
Organizational Overview
Democracy Defenders Action (DDA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to defeating election sabotage and denial, fighting autocracy, and building a resilient democracy. DDA also provides general administration for a group of related independent entities including Democracy Defenders Fund (c3), Democracy Defenders PAC, and Democracy Defenders Projects – the home for the new media entity, The Contrarian. Democracy Defenders Action was founded in 2023 by Ambassador Norm Eisen (ret.), alongside other leading figures in democracy defense, elections, and law, to counter the authoritarian threat to our democracy.
Role Summary
DDA seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to assist attorneys with general administrative support related to litigation, education, advocacy, policy projects, and other activities. Paralegals/legal assistants will engage in a diverse range of cases and priorities while working with internal and external staff.
Persons with a Paralegal Certification will have a Paralegal title, whereas those who do not will have a Legal Assistant title. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant works within the Rapid Response Team.
Responsibilities
Desired Qualifications and Skills
This job is fully remote, except occasional domestic travel will be expected, as described above. We offer optional access to office space in Washington, DC.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000, based on experience, plus strong benefits and a generous PTO policy.
Democracy Defenders Action is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to applications@statedemocracydefenders.org with your last name followed by “Rapid Response Paralegal” in the subject line.
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