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901 K Street, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20001
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T: 202.508.3400
F: 202.508.3402
Email: contact@bakerdonelson.com

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Our Washington office opened in 1985 when, upon retiring from the U.S. Senate, Howard H. Baker, Jr. teamed up with partner Robert Worthington to bring the Baker Worthington firm to the nation's capital.

In 1988, Baker was called back to government service to be chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan. He returned to the firm at the conclusion of his White House service, and Baker Worthington became Baker Donelson when it merged with Heiskell Donelson in 1994.

Senator Baker's deep public policy experience was a great catalyst to the growth of our D.C. office, as he brought his own experience to bear upon the challenges of clients and recruited from among the best and brightest in government service to address the needs of business and industry.

In 2007, Senator Baker joined other former Senate majority leaders Bob Dole, George Mitchell and Tom Daschle to form the Bipartisan Policy Center, a public policy think tank charged with working across partisan divides and political parties to find common ground and workable policy and legal solutions.

Baker Donelson further expanded its presence in Washington through its 2017 merger with Ober|Kaler, a Baltimore-based law firm with offices in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.

The work of Baker Donelson's Washington team mirrors the ethos of the center and is carried out by our staff of nearly 50 professionals, individuals who draw on their deep experience in politics, public policy, legislative advocacy, non-profit research foundations and strategic communications to advise clients.

In today's political environment, solutions to client problems often require an approach integrating many, if not all, of these areas of specialty. Members of our Washington team routinely collaborate with clients and one another to devise holistic, integrated and effective legal and policy solutions.

Our Washington office is also home to The Daschle Group, a public-policy advisory of Baker Donelson, and The Howard Baker Forum, a research and education organization which seeks to illuminate public policy challenges facing the nation today.

Members of our Washington team are active in the community, providing volunteer and charitable support to N Street Village and other community service organizations, as well as pro bono legal service to organizations addressing the needs of homeless Washingtonians, education for underprivileged children in Africa and domestic violence.

Litigation Paralegal - Washington, D.C.

The Washington, D.C. office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal with at least 8 years of experience, particularly in the area of Government Enforcement & Investigations, including but not limited to assisting counsel in all areas of client representation including drafting correspondence and pleadings; preparing discovery and discovery responses; document management; preparing for depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial, and supporting attorneys at trial. The successful candidate must have knowledge of court rules and proficiency in e-filing (state and federal) procedures.

Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills, have an aptitude for detail, the ability to work efficiently, and ability to prioritize assignments. Previous experience recording billable time is required, as is proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Word, Logikcull, Relativity, and state and federal e-filing programs.

All candidates must have either a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Legal Support Coordinator - Washington, D.C.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Washington DC office.  Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a positive attitude and a solid work ethic.  Prior experience in a law firm is a must. 

This position will support 4 Attorneys.  The candidate must be detail oriented, extremely organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to follow directions, and meet deadlines.  Responsibilities include some experience with court filings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, scanning, coordinating meetings and attorney calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, time entry, running conflicts, opening and maintaining client files, and assisting with daily office tasks.  Must be proficient in heavy word processing skills to include use of styles.  The candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills, work both independently and as part of a group.  The candidate must have excellent computer skills, proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and type a minimum of 65 wpm with high accuracy.  Excellent communication skills are required for both internal and external client relationships.  Excellent benefits, competitive salary.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.  Resumés accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Financial Services Associate – All Offices (Charlotte or Raleigh, NC preferred) (#790)

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate with four or more years of debt finance experience to join its thriving Financial Services Transaction practice. Specific experience representing lenders and borrowers on leveraged finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security agreements and other primary loan documents, as well as managing transaction closings and supervising junior associates and paralegals is preferred. Experience with mezzanine finance or other private credit funds is a plus. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as a strong understanding of acquisition financing, are sought to become a part of a nationally recognized financial services team. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your law school transcript.

Privacy Counseling Associate – All Offices (Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, New Orleans, Raleigh, Washington, D.C. Preferred) (#791)

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate with two or more years of experience in privacy law to join its thriving Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Team. The associate will advise clients on emerging privacy considerations and issues, draft policies and data protection addendum, and provide general privacy counseling. Specific experience in one or more of the following areas: consumer privacy; ad tech and related privacy concerns, comprehensive state privacy laws, such as the CCPA; federal privacy laws, such as GLBA, FCRA, COPPA, and the FTC Act; health information privacy (including human subjects research); and state laws (CCPA, CMIA, Washington My Health My Data Act, Nevada SB 370) health care privacy laws; artificial intelligence laws (CO AI Act, EU AI Act); and international data transfer, privacy and localization laws and regimes, such as the EU’s GDPR. The ideal candidate should have experience drafting privacy policies, negotiating privacy-related contracts and data processing agreements (BAAs, DPAs, DUAs), providing product counseling, and conducting privacy compliance assessments. Applicants who have excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and writing skills are sought to become a part of a nationally recognized privacy counseling team. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your law school transcript.

Legal Research Analyst - Nashville, Atlanta, Baltimore or Washington, D. C.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, an AM Law 200 firm, is actively seeking a Legal Research Analyst. The position will be responsible for providing reference and expert research services firm-wide under general supervision and according to Firm policies and procedures. The Firm office locations of Nashville, Atlanta, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are preferred; however, additional Firm office locations may be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

  • Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently, maintain high productivity, and consistently deliver a reasonable volume of quality work within established deadlines.
  • Provides efficient, cost-effective, reliable expert research and reference support to lawyers, legal assistants and admin departments utilizing the most appropriate online databases and material daily.
  • Instructs patrons in best use of online databases.
  • Performs legal, legislative and company research support proficiently.
  • Participates in pilot programs evaluating new research products and testing applications.
  • Actively engages professional development to maintain expert-level knowledge and stays abreast of changes and enhancements to all firm resources.
  • Builds and produces current awareness newsletters, alerts and tracks as well as monitors legislative issues, as requested.
  • Promptly assigns reference inquiries to self, corresponds with requestor and records details of completed research requests in the firm research que.
  • Assists in creating user reference guides, training development and other initiatives to promote awareness and support end-users.
  • Assists in maintaining up-to-date research resources across practice group sites as changes/additions occur with the various databases.
  • Assists in driving strategy and product development.
  • Produces white papers on industry hot topics to best inform our attorneys and/or clients on an as needed basis.
  • Works with the Director of Knowledge Management and Research, the Client Solutions Group, Business Development and other departments collaboratively on projects and assignments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • High school diploma required. BA, MLS and/or JD desired.
  • 3+ years of legal reference and research experience with deep and broad knowledge of legal materials and databases used to support the firm's vast array of practice areas and jurisdictions.
  • Proficient in legal research databases and software programs to include, but not limited to Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Wolters Kluwer-VitalLaw, Bloomberg Law, PACER, Courthouse News Service, Checkpoint RIA, HeinOnline, Drafting Assistant, Accurint, Quest and TLO amongst others required.
  • Professional interpersonal skills required in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
  • Customer service focused.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing requests and demands, providing high level of customer service and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Self-motivated, detail oriented and well organized to work independently or collaboratively against tight deadlines.
  • Work occasionally may require after hours and weekend coverage to perform the essential duties of the position.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.

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