Paralegal

Contact Government Services, LLC
Full-time
Chantilly, VA / Remote / Hybrid / Fairfax, VA
$83,545 - $107,415 a year
Posted on a month ago

Job Description

CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal with a Top Secret Clearance to assist with legal accounts. The role involves providing paralegal support to the OGC, assisting with litigation, document review, legal research, and case management. Candidates should be able to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize and process document requests
  • Conduct legal research and locate information
  • Draft legal memoranda and correspondence
  • Prepare legal documents (motions, briefs, etc.)
  • Review materials for relevance and privilege
  • Maintain documentation and case records
  • Assist with litigation holds and preservation notices
  • Generate reports on case assignments
  • Analyze requests and conduct outreach
  • Conduct legal privilege reviews
  • Apply redactions to documents
  • Provide weekly status updates
  • Conduct searches of FBI systems

Requirements

  • Paralegal certificate, JD, or current law school enrollment (1+ year)
  • 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • 1+ year of automated litigation support experience
  • Knowledge of federal and state court systems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)
  • Familiarity with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets)
  • Familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures
  • Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

  • No benefits