CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Paralegal, Top Secret Clearance Required

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $83,545 - $107,415 per year

About the role

  • Provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support reporting to the OGC.
  • Receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance.
  • Research and locate responsive information documents and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Perform moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case-related materials.
  • Write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence; assist in preparing draft legal documents.
  • Conduct legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.
  • Review materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege; prepare privilege logs.
  • Maintain documentation of records produced in discovery, correspondence sent, and case management functions performed.
  • Support and collaborate management efforts to foster teamwork, planning, and decision-making.
  • Communicate with employees at all levels of the FBI to complete projects with a high degree of professionalism.

Requirements

  • Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
  • At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.
  • At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
  • Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
  • Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
  • The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdocument reviewlitigation supportlegal analysisdrafting legal documentscase managementeDiscovery proceduresprivilege logssynopsizing transcriptstrial experience
Soft Skills
communication skillsteamworkplanningdecision-makingprofessionalismability to work under pressure
Certifications
paralegal certificateJDABA-accredited law school