Civil Rights Paralegal Specialist: Research & Trial Support

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC, seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support civil rights attorneys with legal and factual research and related duties.

The GS-0950-7 specialist will review data, prepare and organize exhibits, interact with staff, and present issues with appropriate diplomacy while applying regulations and writing style guides for written materials. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents and extracting information.
• Assisting in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and indexes.
• Verifying citations and statutory references in legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes data, issues, and information to support recommendations.
• Interacts with colleagues and supervisors to complete work assignments.
• Presents facts and positions with appropriate diplomacy and emphasis.
• Interprets regulations and style guides to prepare written materials.

Skills

Legal document review

Trial preparation

Citations verification

Education

Master's degree or JD/LL.B

Bachelor's with superior academic achievement

Job description

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC, seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support civil rights attorneys with legal and factual research and related duties.

The GS-0950-7 specialist will review data, prepare and organize exhibits, interact with staff, and present issues with appropriate diplomacy while applying regulations and writing style guides for written materials. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.