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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 Director of Operations and Senior Compliance Counsel.
- 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 Senior Paralegal, Deputy Chief Counsel, and CREW attorneys on a variety of tasks.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-7+ 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. The Paralegal reports to the Deputy Chief Counsel and Executive Director/Chief Counsel.
Compensation/Benefits
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$100,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
- Family planning benefits that includes a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
- Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
- Option to enroll in commuter benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution
- One week of organization-wide paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Summer Fridays all year long
- Free in-office lunches weekly
- Free virtual yoga classes
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, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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 a relentless, detail-oriented research associate to join our research team and help us secure our democracy. 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. If you are a creative, results-driven, problem solver committed to protecting our democracy this is the position for you. Demonstrating a strong interest in data work — particularly with campaign finance data — is a plus, but we welcome diverse skills and experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Research and Investigation: exhaustively uncover and investigate government corruption, including reviewing and analyzing government documents, news reports, databases, public information, and other resources
- Synthesis: synthesize information into accurate, concisely written products, both for internal use and for publication
- Data input and cultivation: this position will involve extensive monitoring, data input, and data analysis
- Content Production: draft article-length investigations and longer reports
- Generating Ideas: spot trends to generate innovative project ideas and investigative report proposals
- Fact-checking: fully vet CREW products like investigations, graphics, reports, and legal filings before they go to press contacts, submitted into legal filings and to the general public.
A great candidate has:
- A Bachelor’s degree;
- Outstanding research and analytical skills;
- A deep, demonstrated interest in searching through public documents and other sources to find obscure information;
- Must work well under pressure, adapt to changing situations, and prioritize numerous projects and tasks;
- Experience or interest in core democracy issues and government ethics issues;
- 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
The salary range for this position is $52,000-$62,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include:
- Generous paid time off
- Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
- Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
- Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
- Option to enroll in commuter benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one
- Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Summer Fridays all year long
- Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
- Free virtual yoga classes
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Research Associate” 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 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) seeks an experienced Senior Ethics Counsel to join our legal 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, creative 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, policy innovation, and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Draft ethics/legal complaints on ethics in all three branches of government;
- Consult with Congressional staff and consult on press inquiries about rules violations;
- Consult on a wide variety of CREW’s legal actions, including litigation, administrative complaints, and open records requests;
- Review financial disclosures and advise colleagues on the policy, research, communications, and legal teams on conflicts and compliance issues;
- Identify potential violations of law by government officials and entities, draft, oversee, and file administrative, criminal, Inspector General, and other legal complaints;
- Engage in legal and policy research and analysis;
- Work alongside policy, research, and ethics experts to develop and advocate for policies to advance CREW’s mission;
- This position will report to CREW’s Executive Director and Chief Counsel.
Qualifications:
- J.D. (required);
- A minimum of 8-15 years of legal experience (including clerkships and fellowships), specializing with government ethics laws (enforcement or policy);
- Familiarity with administrative law, constitutional law, federal civil service laws, FOIA, federal recordkeeping laws, FACA, campaign finance, or election law;
- Experience building and managing partner and client relationships;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work effectively with outside counsel;
- 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
The salary range for this position is $125,000-$175,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include:
- Generous paid time off
- Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
- Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
- Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
- Option to enroll in commuter benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one
- Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Summer Fridays all year long
- Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
- Free virtual yoga classes
How to apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and Senior Ethics Counsel 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 a Press Associate to join our creative and nimble communications team and help us defend our democracy. The Press Associate 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 Press Associate who is quick on their feet, takes initiative, is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.
Responsibilities include:
- Tracking, analyzing and clipping coverage of CREW in the media;
- Receiving and tracking press requests and booking interviews for CREW’s experts;
- Drafting and sending out press releases;
- Building and maintaining CREW’s press lists;
- Drafting and editing content for publication promoting CREW’s original legal, research and policy work to a large and diverse audience;
- Monitor the news and keep senior staff up-to-date with clips and breaking news relevant to CREW’s mission.
Qualifications:
- 1 to 3+ years of communications experience, including internships, preferably in nonprofit, government, campaign or comparable setting;
- Experience with the creation and management of time-sensitive materials;
- A demonstrated commitment to producing superior written work;
- An interest in government ethics and money in politics issues;
- A passion for the news;
- Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment; and
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
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. The Press Associate reports to the Press Secretary and Communications Director.
Compensation/Benefits
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
- Family planning benefits that includes a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
- Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
- Option to enroll in commuter benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution
- One week of organization-wide paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Summer Fridays all year long
- Free in-office lunches weekly
- Free virtual yoga classes
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Press Associate” 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, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. 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. but will be hybrid with fellows splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
Compensation/Benefits
The salary for this position is $75,000. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to thrive. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
- Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
- Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
- Option to enroll in commuter benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one
- Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Summer Fridays all year long
- Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
- Free virtual yoga classes
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 2025 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 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. but will be hybrid with fellows splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.
Compensation/Benefits
The salary for this position is $75,000. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to thrive. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
- 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
- Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
- Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
- Option to enroll in commuter benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one
- Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Summer Fridays all year long
- Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
- Free virtual yoga classes
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 2025 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 seeking full-time legal interns for summer 2025. Responsibilities include legal and related research, analyzing emerging issues within the government ethics space, and assisting in the preparation of complaints, reports, and other written products. Interested applicants must have completed at least one year of law school and must possess strong writing and analytical skills. This position is based in the DC Metro Area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. The legal intern position offers law students an opportunity to participate in current hot-button issues of great public importance. Interns will receive a stipend of $1800 a month for a full-time internship (35-40 hours/week for 8-12 weeks).
How to Apply
Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include the semester for which you are applying, “Legal Intern”, and your last name in the subject line (e.g. Summer Legal Intern Smith). 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) seeks undergraduate students to serve as research interns on a part-time basis for the summer of 2025. Undergraduate research interns will assist with research and operations alongside CREW’s research team. Interns will learn to use various sources of public information to track special interest spending, campaign spending, and political contributions, and will also review lobbying records.
The ideal candidate will show interest in government ethics issues, including but not limited to dark money in politics, transparency, and democracy preservation. The candidate must also demonstrate a strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and be hard-working and resourceful. Preference will be given to candidates able to work 20 hours per week or more. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Students with an interest in government accountability and ethics are highly preferred. Interns will receive a stipend of $700 a month for part time and $1100 a month for full time.
How to Apply
Please email a resume, a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability at [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Research Intern” 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 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 seeking a paid full-time communications intern for the summer of 2025. As a nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and bold communications grounded by in-depth research.
The communications intern will assist in gaining coverage of CREW’s fight for an ethical and transparent government, learning how to monitor news and social media stories, create and keep press lists, draft and edit reports, press releases, and blog posts, track and interpret analytics, and develop web, email, and social media content. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate student who is a strong writer and self-starter with a passion for ethics in government and interest in communications. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Interns will receive a stipend of $700 a month for part time and $1100 a month for full time.
How to Apply
Please email a resume, a non-academic writing sample, cover letter, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Communications Intern” 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 who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position 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 seeking an undergraduate policy intern for summer 2025 to support CREW’s work to create an inclusive, ethical, and accountable government. The intern will conduct federal policy research, assist in the writing of CREW letters and reports, and participate in legislative tracking and outreach. The ideal candidate will show interest or experience in the legislative process, democracy reform, and government ethics. The individual must demonstrate excellent research, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. The individual should also be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and detail-oriented. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed). Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. Interns will receive a stipend of $700 a month for part time and $1100 a month for full time.
How to Apply
Please email a resume and a cover letter that includes how you heard about the opportunity, and availability to [email protected]. Please place your last name and “Undergraduate Policy Intern” 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 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.