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Published 3/19/26 3:18PM

Entry-Level Legal Project Assistant

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    April 1, 2026
    End Date:
    August 31, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    March 19, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $30 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Legal Assistance, Health & Medicine, Consumer Protection

    Description

    The Choice, Inc. is supporting a large advisory firm, providing ongoing project support to their DC office’s litigation division.

    This opportunity provides valuable entry-level professional experience, contributing to a large-scale class action case that is helping to advocate for people affected by health-harmful products.

    Previous legal experience is not required, however this could be a great opportunity for someone considering legal/paralegal studies in the future.

    Why this project might be a good fit for you:

    • Practical, hands-on resume building experience: We are so proud that many of our team members have received acceptances to the top law schools in this country after working on this project. The position allows the opportunity to dive right into the work and affect real future legal outcomes.
    • Hybrid work schedule: Convenient office location downtown (K Street) with remote days on Mondays and Fridays.
    • A great team: We have an amazing, accomplished, and cohesive team with diverse backgrounds.

    Job Duties:

    This role will entail the review and analysis of large sets of closed claim documentation, then extracting and recording key case information to help build stronger future evidence. The position will also require some data review/standardization support. This position does not require any direct contact or work with the claimants.

    Required Qualifications:

    • A completed Bachelor's degree- open to a variety of fields including business, legal studies, statistics, economics, etc.
    • Some previous experience working with data/legal/research are helpful
    • Some previous experience/familiarity with Excel

    Expected schedule: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday in the office is required, Mondays and Fridays are optional remote days. Required core hours: 9AM-5:30PM. The office is very convenient to Metro (Foggy Bottom/Farragut North/Farragut West are close walking distance. The office is modern and you will have access to the gym and rooftop deck.

    Timeframe: Approximately 3-6 months. Hiring ASAP. Additional possible extensions will be determined depending on the volume of work.

    Salary: $32.00 per hour

    Benefits

    Contractors are eligible for health, vision and dental insurance (eligible after 60 days on the following 1st of month) + PTO (after 90 days)

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location
    Washington, DC, USA

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