Pre-Law Fellow (International Trade)

Steptoe LLP is seeking candidates to join its Pre-Law Fellows Program. 

The DC office has an opening for a full-time Pre-Law Fellow to support our international trade, export controls and economic sanctions practice.  This position requires a two-year minimum commitment and is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate considering a career in law with a particular interest in international law.

The Pre-Law Fellow is a two-year position designed for recent college graduates who are considering and/or planning on attending law school. Fellows gain a well-rounded experience through assisting lawyers and others by performing tasks in support of specific matters and practice groups including substantive legal work as well as research, business development efforts, and support of the firm’s business professional services.

Pre-Law Fellows take part in enrichment programs designed to provide broad exposures to the legal practice as well as prepare them for the law school application process.

Essential Functions:

Substantive responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring international legal developments
• Assisting lawyers with research and writing of advisories and articles relating to the international regulatory compliance area.
• Conducting due diligence and background research.
• Preparing presentations and materials for external outreach.
• Creating, organizing and maintaining exhibits and submissions for client matters.
• Updating and maintaining databases relating to international legal developments.
• File review and organization; prepare and publish current items of interest to clients; preparation of client proposals.
• Gather and obtain records or other information from various sources including government agencies, libraries, legislative bodies, associations, and courts.
• Provide data entry support and maintenance on databases and spreadsheets
• Coordinate and monitor tasks based on priorities, ensuring adherence to set timelines and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit time entries on a daily basis, and other firm accounting documentation, as required, and in accordance with established Firm policy.
• Provide coverage when paralegals are unavailable.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year year college degree required. International Relations or similar degree, and minimum overall GPA of 3.5 preferred.

Success Factors:

• Being a self-starter and having strong initiative.
• Attention to detail: avoid common and frequent mistakes; complete complex projects and tasks without error.
• Technical skills: proficiency in utilizing a computer applications and platforms that enhances efficiency and productivity.
• Excellent work ethic: ensures that all work is completed on a timely basis, maintains attendance and punctuality at a high level, available for work outside of normal business hours as needed.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact professionally with partners and staff at all levels of the organization as well as clients.
• Professionalism: exercises skill, sound judgment, and demonstrates competence in all aspects of the role including conduct, appearance, and demeanor.
• Impeccable communication and organizational skills: excellence in both written and oral communications whether in person, on the phone, or email; able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; able to organize self and work environment for efficiency and ready access to critical information.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 in all U.S. Domestic offices.  

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.