Research Paralegal

Job description

Overview To support the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) team in managing a record-high volume of AD/CVD cases, easing workload demands and creating a potential pipeline for future full-time analysts. Position Overview: The Research Analyst Evaluator I (Paralegal or Equivalent) supports litigation and administrative casework by performing legal research, managing case-related documents, and assisting attorneys with filing and compliance tasks before the U.S. Court of International Trade and related forums. This role involves monitoring litigation deadlines, maintaining databases, proofreading legal documents, and preparing filings, providing essential support to the legal team and ensuring accurate, timely litigation processes. Background: The Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit within the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the Department of Commerce plays a critical role in promoting fair trade and supporting U.S. commercial competitiveness. E&C enforces U.S. Trade Remedy Laws to counteract the harmful effects of unfair foreign trade practices. Through antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases, E&C helps ensure U.S. firms and workers can compete on a level play...