Federal Paralegal - Security-Cleared & Litigation Support

Cgsfederal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Holiday observance

Job summary

CGS seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and staff. The role involves legal research, file management, and drafting documents for litigation, investigations, and administrative hearings.

The ideal candidate has federal or military legal experience, proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. A Virginia Notary Public within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is highly desired.
• At least three years of paralegal experience.
• Federal government or military legal-office experience preferred.
• Administrative law experience desired.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must become a Virginia Notary Public within 90 days of start date.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and staff.
• Conduct legal research and manage case files.
• Prepare legal documents; assist with litigation, investigations, and hearings.
• Draft routine correspondence and FOIA/Privacy Act responses.
• Organize exhibits, trial notebooks, and witness files.
• Notify attorneys of pending actions and maintain tracking systems.

Skills

Legal Research

Case Management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

PACER

Job description

CGS seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and staff. The role involves legal research, file management, and drafting documents for litigation, investigations, and administrative hearings.

The ideal candidate has federal or military legal experience, proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. A Virginia Notary Public within 90 days is required.