Paralegal

About the Role

This is an entry-level position for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant I who works under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program.
• File various documents with the court.
• Process a variety of documents for use at trial and prepare document notebooks.
• Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items.
• Review and summarize information in a prescribed format on case precedent and decisions.
• Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks.
• Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
• Requires some experience with the applications actually being supported.
• Knowledge of file manipulation applications and experience with LAW, IPRO, ICONECT, and Relativity is extremely helpful.
• Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications, is very helpful.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred; preferably in computer science or information management/technology fields.
• Technical certification valued.

Compensation: $25.58 per hour.

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements, including provisions under the Service Contract Act (SCA).