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Title : Communications Paralegal

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # GVGH861424


# Communications Paralegal, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Communications Paralegal to join our Washington DC office. This position will provide support to attorneys in the firm's Communications group. ## Responsibilities The Communications Paralegal will be responsible for: - Preparing applications for new licenses, registrations and construction permits, modification of licenses and construction permits, cancellation of licenses and permits, license renewal applications, applications for assignments of license and transfers of control in a wide variety of service categories - Maintaining and actively managing internal due diligence systems and processes - Conducting due diligence research involving FCC licenses/matters for transactions - Researching court, FCC and state public utility commission procedural requirements - Organizing, reviewing, and summarizing documents, files, and factual research - Meeting minimum 1650 hour annual billable requirement - Maintaining confidentiality of client information - Participating in the firm's Global Citizenship program - Other projects as assigned ## Qualifications We are looking for a Communications Paralegal with: - Strong writing and editing skills - Proficiency in Word and Excel; experience with PowerPoint desirable - Familiarity with Westlaw preferred - Experience with FCC licensing and comment databases and filing systems preferred - Ability to research communications law issues and filings preferred - Ability to research SEC filings desirable - Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision - Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time - Minimum four (4) years of experience supporting attorneys in a law practice or equivalent - Extensive experience with FCC filings and research required, including strong familiarity with ULS, ECFS, IBFS, CDBS, CORES and Fee Filer - Relevant expertise in all aspects of regulatory case management - BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred - Law firm experience preferred - Paralegal certificate desirable ## Physical Demands The employee is sometimes required to lift equipment and/or move boxes up to 20 pounds. ## Hours Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with overtime as required. ## Salary This position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. ## Application To apply for this position, please submit your resume to our job requisition ID R234411. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or protected Veteran status. Minimum four (4) years of experience supporting attorneys in a law practice or equivalent, BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred, Law firm experience preferred, Paralegal certificate desirable
 
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