Defense Paralegal Specialist: Hearings & Trials

Washington Headquarters Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Headquarters Service, Office of Military Commissions, Military Commissions Defense Organization, Arlington, VA, seeks a GS-11/12 paralegal support professional. You will assist with hearings and trials, conduct legal research, and help prepare and organize court documents.

Responsibilities include maintaining case files, drafting orders and rulings, and formatting legal documents. Eligibility for federal appointment and experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Assist with hearings and trials as paralegal support.
• Research and analyze developments in laws applicable to judiciary trials.
• Assist with compiling orders, rulings, and trial records for use in court.
• Review and format legal documents including rulings, orders, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for hearings and trials.
• Assist in researching and analyzing developments in relevant laws.
• Assist with compiling orders, rulings, and trial records for court use.
• Review and format legal documents as required.

Skills

Paralegal support

Legal research

Document drafting

Case management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

LL.M.

Job description

Washington Headquarters Service, Office of Military Commissions, Military Commissions Defense Organization, Arlington, VA, seeks a GS-11/12 paralegal support professional. You will assist with hearings and trials, conduct legal research, and help prepare and organize court documents.

Responsibilities include maintaining case files, drafting orders and rulings, and formatting legal documents. Eligibility for federal appointment and experience are essential.