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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks an organized and passionate Paralegal to join our team and help us secure our democracy and build a better Washington. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people.
As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a Paralegal who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Perform paralegal responsibilities such as cite-checking legal briefs, serving and mailing court filings, managing and filing of exhibits in CREW’s internal database, and note-taking as needed.
- Serve as a resource for legal staff by managing, as an admin, tech accounts/services used by the legal team and coordinating with vendors of those services as needed.
- Create processes and practices to improve the day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team as needed.
- Support with the onboarding and offboarding of CREW’s legal interns, legal fellows and full-time hires.
- Draft outreach materials to law schools regarding CREW’s legal fellowship program and manage partnerships with those law schools in collaboration with the Deputy Operations Director.
- Track legal team’s expenses in a detailed credit report each month.
- Manage correspondence and the organization of documents related to CREW’s support from its pro bono partners for tax and accounting purposes.
- Work closely with the Deputy Operations Director, Legal Assistant, and CREW attorneys on a variety of tasks.
Qualifications:
- Minimum four years professional experience, preferably in a non-profit or legal environment.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
- Enthusiasm for the legal profession and advancing good governance.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- The ability to work collaboratively.
- Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks, and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to communicate effectively with CREW’s pro bono partners and legal fellowship program coordinators from various law schools.
- The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
Compensation
Extensive and competitive benefits package including generous paid holidays, vacation time and sick leave, full health, dental and vision insurance coverage, contributions for dependent care, as well as a generous 401(K) program, family planning benefits, and top-notch parental leave policy, all of which you’d be included in on day one. Salary range $52k-$75k.
How to apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Paralegal” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks an experienced, results-driven, organized, passionate Development Director to join our team and help us secure our democracy. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the frontlines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people.
As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is committed to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and communications grounded in research.
Reporting to the President and CEO and as part of the organization’s leadership team, the Development Director will help craft and lead the implementation of a fundraising strategic and operational plan to secure a diversified portfolio of donors. The Development Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the plan, including prospecting, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding. CREW does not accept government funding.
Responsibilities:
Organizational and Department Leadership
- Develop, oversee and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan with clear goals focused on cultivating and stewarding major individual donors, foundations and planned gifts.
- Guide and support the senior leadership team and Board of Directors in their fundraising efforts.
- Participate in the annual budget development process by estimating revenue based on past and potential support.
- Lead the fundraising team, including supervising and coaching the Development Associate, making recommendations for fundraising team expansion as required and supervising any additional fundraising hires.
Fundraising
- Monitor and analyze fundraising data and make recommendations for new strategies and tactics in response to changing circumstances and unexpected opportunities.
- Work with the Development Associate to conduct research and identify new funding prospects and ensure the maintenance of an accurate calendar of grant processes, due dates, and reporting requirements.
- Serve as the main point of contact for current and prospective foundation supporters as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for current and prospective major donors as appropriate.
- Develop persuasive and compelling donor-focused materials, including marketing documents, acknowledgement letters, fundraising emails and other correspondence.
- Plan and execute in-person and virtual fundraising events and briefings in Washington, D.C., and other cities around the country.
- Work with the digital team to maintain donor databases on outreach and giving history and coordinate on mid-level and online donor strategy.
- Coordinate with the finance team to ensure accurate receipt, recording, and acknowledgement of all gifts.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years senior-level fundraising experience, preferably in non-profit or campaign fundraising.
- Proven track record of securing major gifts, including individual donors and foundation grants.
- Experience with securing planned gifts preferred.
- Enthusiasm for, and comfort with, contacting and interacting with donors and prospects.
- Experience writing successful grant proposals and reports.
- Senior management or leadership experience in fundraising.
- Strong organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience planning large and small fundraising events.
- Database management experience.
- Demonstrated initiative to identify opportunities and needs, take charge of tasks and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work effectively with outside consultants as necessary.
- The position is based in Washington, D.C., but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
Compensation
Extensive and competitive benefits package including generous paid holidays, vacation time and sick leave, full health, dental and vision insurance coverage, contributions for dependent care, as well as a generous 401(K) program, family planning benefits and top-notch parental leave policy, all of which you’d be included in on day one. Salary range $100k-$160k.
How to apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please submit your application as a single PDF and include your last name and “Development Director” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is looking to host a post-graduate fellow to join our policy team, funded (in whole or in-part) by their law school or a third party organization. The policy fellowship position offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to work with CREW on developing our long-term policy agenda to change laws, rules, and enforcement to uphold the rule of law, protect our democratic institutions, and ensure accountability for abuses of power. Responsibilities include monitoring legislative developments, analyzing and providing technical advice on legislative proposals, drafting congressional letters and statements for the records, and assisting in the preparation of reports and other written products. If a fellow is interested in or is required to develop a specific project proposal as part of their funding, we welcome having those discussions. Interested applicants must be recent law school graduates and must possess strong writing and analytical skills. The position is based in Washington, D.C. and will be hybrid with fellows splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
How to Apply
Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include “Policy Fellow” and your last name along with the year you’d like to be considered for in the subject line (e.g. Policy Fellow 2024 Smith). The cover letter should address why you’re interested in working at CREW, any relevant experience, and specify the law school or third-party funding source that would support your fellowship with any relevant deadlines for consideration. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is looking to host a post-graduate legal fellow, funded (in whole or in-part) by their law school or a third party organization. The legal fellowship position offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to participate in current hot-button issues of great public importance. Responsibilities include legal research, analyzing emerging issues, handling FOIA and FEC litigation, drafting administrative complaints, and assisting in the preparation of reports and other written products. Interested applicants must be recent law school graduates and must possess strong writing and analytical skills.The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with fellows splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
How to Apply
Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include “Legal Fellow” and your last name along with the year you’d like to be considered for in the subject line (e.g. Legal Fellow 2024 Smith).The cover letter should address why you’re interested in working at CREW, any relevant experience, and specify the law school or third-party funding source that would support your fellowship with any relevant deadlines for consideration. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.