Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description:

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry. We promote the value of surety and fidelity bonding and its vital protections through advocacy, outreach, promotion, and education. We strive to create a team environment where team members are respected and thrive, and where ongoing professional development and growth are supported.

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) is seeking a dynamic, effective Paralegal to join our team. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.

This new position combines regulatory filing, legal assistance, and paralegal support for SFAA’s services as an advisory organization, statistical filer, and advocacy association. The individual will work closely with the legal and regulatory team to develop policy positions to support state and federal affairs, provide comprehensive legal analysis in support of the association’s advocacy and regulatory objectives, and oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory and compliance filings on behalf of the association and its members.

Essential Functions:

• Review and analyze case law affecting suretyship.
• Assist in governance responsibilities for various committees and advisory groups, including but not limited to commercial surety, contract bonds, and surety claims.
• Monitor, report, and manage corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SFAA’s license requirements.
• Provide drafting and documentation support, such as memoranda and agreements, and prepare and submit filing authorizations, license renewals, and form and loss cost filings with state insurance departments.
• Conduct legal research to support policy positions and advocacy nationally and locally on various surety bonds.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as paralegal studies, legal studies, or business law.
• Experience as a paralegal or a legal assistant, or conducting legal analysis and writing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and experience with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to establish efficient work processes.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver precise and timely work.
• Effective multitasking and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive with an ownership mindset.
• Initiative, analytical skills, and integrity.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Position Type

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Located in Washington, D.C., this is a hybrid position with both in-office and remote time. As job duties demand, occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

The SFAA offers competitive salaries, including excellent benefits, retirement, and profit sharing.

• Candidates can submit their resumes and cover letters to HR@SURETY.ORG.