About Accion:

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the 1.6 billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 285 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching 478 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.

Position Summary:

Accion’s Legal Department oversees Legal, Compliance and Risk management functions for Accion and its affiliates and subsidiaries.  Accion is seeking a part-time Junior Paralegal to support these Legal Department activities starting mid-May 2026.

The position requires a commitment to work three or more days per week for up to 20 hours, including at least two days onsite at our office in downtown Washington, D.C. Additional hours may be available during academic breaks according to business needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain department reporting system relating to contracts, corporate entities, and document productions;
• Update and maintain recordkeeping for law firm engagements and relationships;
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files, including contracts, policies and procedures, and corporate documents;
• Organize, prepare, and edit ancillary documentation and presentation materials;
• Organize and maintain files relating to Trademark Notices;
• Run compliance screenings through LexisNexis Bridger Insight, resolving false positives, escalating true matches, and appropriately saving screening reports;
• Support process to obtain apostilles, legalizations, and notarizations of documents;
• Conduct research and support Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions on special projects, as needed;
• Assist with updating and maintaining content on various pages of the Accion Intranet;
• Prepare and track international and domestic shipments;
• Maintain and order supplies needed for legal projects;
• Support implementation of department technology initiatives, including use of AI tools; and
• Provide general support to Legal Department, including preparation of routine correspondence and materials, meeting organization, and other requests, as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university (junior or senior preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to support workload of busy Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions
• Strong communication skills, including excellent oral and written English language skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently
• Must be able to work courteously and patiently with others, demonstrating an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude
• High-level of initiative and motivation in addition to the ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with Adobe Pro a plus
• Proficiency using AI tools a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit law or impact investing is a plus

Compensation 

• Hourly Rate: $30.00
• The above hourly rate serves as a general guideline. Accion considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, training, skills, location, current market conditions as well as internal pay alignment.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Accion is not sponsoring applicants for work visas at this time, nor applicants requiring other forms of employment work authorization.

Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.