Baker McKenzie

The group is looking for paralegal candidates with an interest in international relations, foreign policy, national security, and the law to work in Baker McKenzie’s DC office to support the International Trade Group’s attorneys across the United States (Washington, DC; Chicago; San Francisco/Palo Alto; Houston).  The paralegal will work closely with B&M associates and partners on cutting-edge trade legal issues for US and non-US clients, including sanctions, export controls, customs/tariffs, trade remedies, trade litigation, and foreign investment reviews (e.g., CFIUS), engaging in a mix of administrative and substantive support to the group.  

Day-to-day projects will include, among other things, supporting US Department of Commerce submissions and US Court of International Trade filings; submitting regulatory filings to and interfacing directly with agencies in the US Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Justice; conducting due diligence and corporate research; completing restricted party screening; supporting client encryption and boycott-related reporting; coordinating the Firm's highly popular Global Trade blogs, monitoring and distilling rapid trade developments, and managing practice group files. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated and take the initiative in providing support to and collaborating with attorneys.  This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates who may be interested in attending law school, but such interest is also not a requirement.  

Other requirements for the position

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and online research tools; experience leveraging AI tools is preferred
• Excellent writing and organization skills – takes responsibility for projects, and used to balancing work priorities and managing deadlines
• Good decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work individually and within a team of various experience levels in a fast-paced environment
• Keen to develop and use initiative

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com 

Pay Transparency 

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.