Legal Case Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Legal Case Specialist to join our dynamic Legal Department. This is a non-attorney position, reporting to the Tech Law Program Manager. As the Legal Case Specialist, you will be responsible for analyzing, responding to, or triaging a variety of legal requests and demands received by the Wikimedia Foundation from around the world, including issues related to defamation and free expression, privacy, and intellectual property. You will coordinate with Foundation attorneys, members of the Trust & Safety team, and members of the volunteer editor communities to solve legal issues. You will also play a role in data gathering, drafting, and publication of our bi-annual Transparency Reports that are based on these incoming requests. Additionally, you will be embedded in the team working specifically on compliance with technology regulations, including the EU Digital Services Act, to assist with ongoing requirements including annual audits regarding our internal complaint handling, and implementation of audit recommendations. As part of your work, you will communicate with various outside parties including attorneys, volunteers, vendors, and members of the public.

In Short

• Analyze and respond to legal requests and demands.
• Track, prioritize, and escalate cases to attorneys or Trust & Safety Specialists.
• Identify areas for improvement in legal workflows.
• Run reports, analyze data, and draft content for Transparency Reports.
• Assist with technology regulatory compliance and audits.
• Cross-train and assist with other legal workflows as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to categorize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Clear communication skills with attorneys and the public.
• Data analysis, report generation, and content writing skills.
• Strategic thinking and project management skills.
• High level of collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salaries.
• Remote-first organization with global hiring.
• Inclusive and equitable workplace culture.