FOIA Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated FOIA Paralegal to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. This full-time role involves critical tasks such as legal document drafting, FOIA request processing, and document analysis. Join a team of skilled professionals committed to simplifying government processes through innovation and collaboration. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about legal work and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• One year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is a plus.
• Basic legal knowledge including citation and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and analyze documents for FOIA requests.
• Redact and code responsive documents for legal review.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

eDiscovery Tools

FOIA Processing

Document Review

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited Law School Attendance

Tools

Nuix Investigate

Relativity

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

Join Our Team as a FOIA Paralegal at CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

CGS Federal is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. This full-time, mid-level position involves performing legal review and FOIA request processing, along with other litigation support tasks.

About CGS: We bring together motivated, highly skilled, and creative professionals to solve complex government problems using cutting-edge technology. We foster an environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and analyze result sets to distinguish non-responsive from responsive documents, and screen documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.
• Redact and code responsive documents.
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study.
• Minimum of one year litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is advantageous.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools such as Nuix Investigate, Relativity, or similar is strongly desired.
• Experience processing FOIA requests and knowledge of FOIA rules and exemptions.
• Basic legal knowledge, including legal citation and research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency with computer applications, and familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience with Nuix Investigate and processing FOIA requests for federal agencies.
• Fluency in FOIA statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Our Commitment

We aim to simplify government processes through innovative solutions and dedicated personnel. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CGS Federal is committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or protected status.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $50,833.81 - $68,988.74 annually

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