Full-service, multi-disciplinary law firm seeks an International Trade Specialist/International Trade Paralegal for its Washington D.C. office. The International Trade Specialist/International Trade Paralegal will support attorneys in the firm’s International Trade Practice Group.  Primary focus will be providing specialized support in the areas of Economic Sanctions, Regulatory Compliance, and Import/Export regulations. Duties will include:

• analyzing client cases related to defense security, foreign investment review, anti-corruption, customs and trade remedies, and trade policy;
• preparing license applications (i.e. ITAR, OFAC, EAR, ATF) and other submissions to government agencies;
• developing general and legal international trade analysis;
• preparing memorandum on international trade issues affecting clients;
• assisting in the preparation of compliance manuals and training presentations related to Trade and Compliance; and  
• other related projects as assigned.

Experience: 

• 2+ years of International Trade experience as a Specialist and/or Paralegal in a law firm and/or corporate legal department setting.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven knowledge of export compliance, export licensing, and export classification matters and other authorizations.
• Experience in analyzing and applying ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as required. 

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in MS Word format to resumedh@specialcounsel.com