FOIA Paralegal: Dynamic Government Litigation Support

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services firm in Boston is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to support the legal mission of a federal agency. The role involves conducting legal reviews, processing FOIA requests, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD and at least one year of litigation paralegal experience. The firm offers a supportive workspace with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.
• Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and analyze result sets to separate non-responsive from responsive documents.
• Redact and code responsive documents.
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents.

Skills

Conduct searches and analyze result sets

Redact and code responsive documents

Perform legal research

Draft legal documents

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD or currently attending law school

At least one year of litigation paralegal experience

Tools

Nuix Investigate

Relativity

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

A government services firm in Boston is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to support the legal mission of a federal agency. The role involves conducting legal reviews, processing FOIA requests, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD and at least one year of litigation paralegal experience. The firm offers a supportive workspace with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k).