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State Democracy Defenders Action (SDDA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defeating election sabotage and denial as part of broader efforts to safeguard democracy at the national and state levels. The autocratic shock during and after the 2020 elections highlighted significant threats to our democracy and exposed vulnerabilities in our electoral system. Founded in 2023 by Ambassador Norm Eisen (ret.) and other prominent figures in democracy defense, elections, and law, SDDA responds to election sabotage crises in real-time, builds long-term infrastructure to fortify our democratic processes, and pursues accountability against anti-democratic actors.
SDDA seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to assist SDDA 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, non-exempt, fully remote position. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant works under the supervision of the Legal Director.
This job is fully remote, except occasional domestic travel will be expected, as described above. We offer optional access to office space in Washington, D.C.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-90,000, based on experience, plus strong benefits and a generous PTO policy.
State 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 with your last name followed by Legal Application in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005
Full Time
$80k-99k (estimate)
09/01/2024
12/27/2024
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