FOIA Paralegal – Legal Research & Document Review

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal contracting organization is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to support the legal mission of a federal agency. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, analyze documents, and process FOIA requests. A paralegal certificate or JD is required, along with litigation experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering professional growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience is helpful.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and analyze documents for responsiveness.
• Redact and code responsive documents.
• Draft legal documents and perform legal research.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Document review

FOIA processing

Analytical skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

Current student at ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Nuix Investigate

Relativity

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

A federal contracting organization is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to support the legal mission of a federal agency. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, analyze documents, and process FOIA requests. A paralegal certificate or JD is required, along with litigation experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering professional growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.