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We need an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant I for the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD). The mission of the National Security Division is to protect the United States from threats to our national security by pursuing justice through the law. . The Division proactively protects national assets by assessing, mitigating, and preventing national security and law enforcement risks before they materialize. Your role as a Paralegal for the NSD will be to work with Paralegal services and a variety of legal assistance duties to management, attorneys, investigative, case and litigation teams. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary custodian of case materials, including grand jury subpoena and search warrant returns
- Manage case files, organize evidence, and investigative materials,
- Conduct searches, accessing and reviewing case data using eLitigation and data management software
- Manage the flow of documents and other investigative, litigation or case-related materials
- Monitor public inboxes and interagency data repositories
- Track agreements and related deliverables
- Provide support to attorneys performing review, compliance, and oversight activities
- Upload, organize, filter, review, and transfer or produce documents and electronically stored information
- Assist with grand jury coordination
- Conduct internet and other open-source research
- Perform document review using case management systems, records systems, and eDiscovery platforms
- Assist with preparations for court by organizing and preparing exhibits, attachments, binders, indexes, etc.
- Operate trial software, assist with management of witnesses, and perform administrative tasks
- Assist with research, writing, and related tasks
- Conduct cite-checking for case and court filings and legal memoranda
- Proofread and format complex and various legal documents
- Prepare various draft compliance and enforcement documentation and legal action memoranda
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Related experience working with a federal or state legal entity or private law firm
- Highly organized, demonstrate attention to detail, and technologically savvy
- Possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate ability to work in teams
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Four- year Bachelor’s Degree (recent graduates preferred)
LOCATION
- Washington, DC 20530
CLEARANCE
- Top Secret/SCI security clearance and U.S. Citizenship
CLIENT
- Department of Justice (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD)
TRAVEL
- Travel will not be required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per working day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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