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: Chicago • Illinois • 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 and will be detailed to assist LITB or IALB.
  • 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 typical Paralegal functions, including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use.
  • Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and 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.

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
paralegal supportlegal researchdocument reviewdrafting legal documentslitigation supporteDiscovery procedureslegal analysiscase managementtrial experiencefederal and state court systems
Soft Skills
excellent written communicationexcellent oral communicationability to work under pressureorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
paralegal certificateJDABA-accredited law school