Paralegal

NACWA is a nationally recognized trade association that works on a bipartisan basis to advance the interests of the nation’s public clean water utilities.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• • Conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal documents and white papers
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and regulatory matters
  • Maintain and organize NACWA’s Consent Decree Library and litigation tracking systems
  • Support the planning and logistics of NACWA’s Clean Water Law & Enforcement Seminar, including coordinating with public and private sector speakers
  • Assist with legislative and regulatory advocacy initiatives
  • Support educational programming and resource development for municipal clean water utility attorneys
  • Perform other duties as assigned

We seek a candidate who is proactive, highly organized, and able to work well independently and as part of a broader team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in legal research, document management, and policy support. Experience working in or with public sector agencies, law firms, or associations on environmental or regulatory issues is a plus.

Qualifications:

• • Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Paralegal certificate required
  • Experience in legal research, legislative affairs, or policy analysis preferred
  • Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment

The salary range for this full-time position is $85-95k. NACWA offers excellent benefits, including 100% coverage of medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and their immediate dependents; flexible spending accounts; generous paid leave; and an employer contribution to a retirement plan without an employee match requirement.

NACWA is a national advocacy organization located in Washington, DC. This position is D.C. based and follows a hybrid work schedule with a required in-office presence of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week and the option of 2 days per week telework. This position requires occasional domestic travel.

NACWA’s offices are located near the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC and are easily accessible by Metro and other public transportation. For more information about NACWA, visit www.nacwa.org.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format to hr@nacwa.org with "Paralegal" as the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

NACWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.