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Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of our firm. This hands-on role is responsible for managing core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and trust accounting, while ensuring compliance with all legal and financial standards, including IOLTA requirements. The Accounting Manager will lead month-end and year-end close processes, prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, and monitor overall firm performance and cash flow. This position works closely with firm leadership, mentors accounting staff, and supports ongoing improvements to internal controls and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, at least five years of experience -ideally within a law firm and strong knowledge of legal accounting systems. Advanced Excel skills, excellent organizational and analytical abilities, and strong communication skills are essential.  Annual salary range of $80,000 -$120,000.

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Recruiting@PowersLaw.com. Please indicate “Accounting Manager” in the subject line.  EOE.  No search firm submissions, please.

Litigation Paralegal

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC, a mid-size law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide paralegal and administrative support to healthcare attorneys in the litigation practice. The Litigation Paralegal will support the Firm’s healthcare attorneys by preparing and filing documents, conducting legal research, and gathering and organizing relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation. They will also be responsible for organizing exhibits, tracking court filings and deadlines, maintaining and updating electronic databases, and editing and formatting documents in Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software programs. This position will assist with administrative tasks including time entry, scheduling appointments and travel arrangements, submitting reimbursements, and maintaining calendars.

This position requires excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication, time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work accurately and timely under pressure and deadlines and prioritize multiple projects and tasks. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional is required, and relevant certifications are preferred. This person must have resourceful legal research and analytical skills with the ability to collect and synthesize complex or diverse information. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or a certification in paralegal studies and a minimum experience of 3+ years as a Paralegal working on litigation matters. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000.

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Recruiting@PowersLaw.com. Please indicate “Litigation Paralegal” in the subject line.  EOE.  No search firm submissions, please.

Manager – Legislative Practice

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Manager for our Legislative Practice Group within the healthcare practice. This role involves assisting attorneys and policy professionals with tracking federal and state healthcare legislative and regulatory developments, preparing client alerts and policy summaries, coordinating projects, and supporting meeting logistics and research efforts.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in public policy, political science, or a related field) and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.  An interest in healthcare law or policy is highly desirable. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$95,000.

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to Recruiting@PowersLaw.com. Please indicate “Legislative Manager” in the subject line.  EOE.  No search firm submissions, please.

Project Assistant – Legislative Practice

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Assistant to support our Legislative Practice Group within the healthcare practice. This role involves assisting attorneys and policy professionals with tracking federal and state healthcare legislative and regulatory developments, preparing client alerts and policy summaries, coordinating projects, and supporting meeting logistics and research efforts. In addition, this position will be required to perform administrative tasks such as billing, Hill visit scheduling, calendaring, travel and drafting, editing and proofreading documents.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in public policy, political science, or a related field) and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.  An interest in healthcare law or policy is highly desirable. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000.

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Recruiting@PowersLaw.com. Please indicate “Legislative Project Assistant” in the subject line.  EOE.  No search firm submissions, please.

To apply for an Attorney position, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC
Attn: Recruiting
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC  20036
Email: Recruiting@PowersLaw.com

To apply for a Summer Associate position, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC
Attn: Recruiting
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC  20036
Email: Recruiting@PowersLaw.com

To apply for a non-attorney, professional, or administrative position, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC
Attn: Recruiting
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC  20036
Email: Recruiting@PowersLaw.com

To apply for an internship position, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC
Attn: Recruiting
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC  20036
Email: Recruiting@PowersLaw.com

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