FOIA & Litigation Paralegal Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support FOIA requests and litigation work in Missouri.

The role involves gathering, organizing, and preparing legal documents and case files for review, conducting routine research, and providing administrative support for legal proceedings. The position emphasizes handling FOIA requests, tort and contract claims, regulatory appeals, and related environmental, civil works, labor, and real estate matters, with a pathway for

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes assisting senior paralegals or attorneys by gathering, organizing, and preparing legal documents and case files.
• Performing routine legal research using standard legal databases and references.
• Providing administrative and clerical support for legal proceedings and office management.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and prepare legal documents and case files for review.
• Perform routine legal research using standard databases and references for review by an attorney.
• Provide administrative and clerical support for legal proceedings and office management.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative support

Case file preparation

Education

Master's degree or 2 years grad education

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support FOIA requests and litigation work in Missouri.

The role involves gathering, organizing, and preparing legal documents and case files for review, conducting routine research, and providing administrative support for legal proceedings. The position emphasizes handling FOIA requests, tort and contract claims, regulatory appeals, and related environmental, civil works, labor, and real estate matters, with a pathway for