Entry-Level Paralegal (National Security)

Morrison Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide, has an opening for an Entry-Level Paralegal within our National Security Group in our Washington, D.C. office.

The Opportunity

It's an exciting time to join our high-profile National Security team in this unique Paralegal role!

General Paralegal Responsibilities

• Comply with administrative requirements to meet billable expectations; prepare and release timenotes on a daily basis; prepare and submit timecards on a weekly basis.
• Identify issues and consult with others to resolve problems.
• Develop and apply organizational skills to prepare work product and ensure efficient workflow within and among teams and departments.
• Identify resources to increase efficiency in preparing work product.
• Follow established procedures and clearly-defined instructions to complete assignments; develop skills in identifying resources to increase efficiency and ensure highest quality work product.
• Develop and apply basic knowledge and procedures to complete assigned projects and tasks; develop proficiency in technology relevant to the position.

National Security Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous tasks and research projects as directed by attorneys by navigating online platforms and other resources.
• Assist with client matters related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), such as required filings with CFIUS and general research.
• Draft articles, alerts, and other thought leadership on wide spectrum of national security issues, including economic sanctions, foreign direct investment, foreign influence, export controls, and cyber security.
• Draft and distribute weekly news bulletin of articles related to sanctions, export controls, critical technologies, cybersecurity, CFIUS and Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”).
• Assist with client matters related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), such as filing and tracking license applications filed with OFAC.
• Track and monitor progress of projects and provide regular status reports; assist other practice areas with paralegal tasks as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree from a top school with a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Please include GPA on your resume.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure and thrive in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to commit to at least two years before law school or other ventures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to follow complex instructions with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business and client needs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and resolving issues proactively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate large amounts of complex data.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Specific interest in policy and legislation strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to travel may be required.

Who We Are

At Morrison Foerster, our culture is defined by our deeds. We’re passionate about what we do. We’re equally passionate about how we do it. We resist hierarchies and operate within a model of respect — for our colleagues, their ideas, and the differences that make us stronger. We encourage you to learn more about who we are, and what we do.

Should you find you’re ready to do the best work of your life, we encourage you to let us know!