Policy Assistant & Paralegal
Quick answer
Lambda Legal is hiring an entry-level Policy Assistant & Paralegal in New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Washington, D.C., paying $59,053 - $86,723 annually, for a full-time, hybrid or remote position with occasional travel.
- Role
- Policy Assistant & Paralegal
- Organization
- Lambda Legal
- Location
- New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $59,053 - $86,723
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Policy Assistant & Paralegal supports Lambda Legal's public policy work, including tracking legislation, preparing advocacy materials, and managing data. This role is based in New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Washington, D.C., and is hybrid or remote with occasional travel.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain infrastructure and systems to organize Lambda Legal’s policy work
- Track and monitor state and federal legislation
- Prepare and file public policy advocacy materials
- Manage policy-related data and compile metrics
- Prepare and distribute newsletters and other regular reports
- Perform research on legislation and regulations
- Contact court personnel, government offices, and others as appropriate
- Assist in maintaining client and governmental relationships
- Provide administrative support to the Deputy Legal Director of Policy
- Draft correspondence, including emails, letters, comments, and other written materials
- Prepare presentations, fact sheets, talking points, and other educational materials
- Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys
- Help ensure compliance with all applicable court rules
What it takes
- Ability to build and maintain systems and processes
- Previous experience tracking legislation and bills
- Experience creating reports, presentations, and other materials
- Proficient in administrative support tasks
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong research skills
- Ability to manage data and compile metrics
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Dependable and self-motivated
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Comfortable communicating and coordinating with stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (specifically Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability plans, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Annual professional development funds, $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement, Summer Fridays, Premium subscription to the Calm App, Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Washington, D.C., and is hybrid or remote with occasional travel.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $59,053 - $86,723 annually.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include the ability to build and maintain systems and processes, previous experience tracking legislation and bills, and proficiency in administrative support tasks.
How do I apply?
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format through the Lambda Legal website.
How to apply
Apply directly on Lambda Legal's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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