Federal Paralegal Specialist: Litigation & FOIA

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in the United States is seeking a Regional Legal Office professional to conduct legal research, assemble information, and prepare responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims. The role involves drafting and examining legal documents, and interpreting evolving statutes and regulations.

The position supports preparation for litigation, analyzes facts, and advises on optimal actions while keeping leadership informed of policy and legal changes in the

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and must include identifying information.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and assembles, summarizes, and compiles information using statutes, regulations, and Department of Justice Orders for draft responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims.
• Assists in preparation for litigation; analyzes facts; recommends courses of action; drafts or examines legal documents related to the bureau's activities; interprets statutes, rules, regulations and new legislation.
• Determines proper filing under the correct statute and advises staff and claimants of alternatives; updates officials of changes in policy and law.

Job description

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in the United States is seeking a Regional Legal Office professional to conduct legal research, assemble information, and prepare responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims. The role involves drafting and examining legal documents, and interpreting evolving statutes and regulations.

The position supports preparation for litigation, analyzes facts, and advises on optimal actions while keeping leadership informed of policy and legal changes in the