Lead Paralegal Specialist — Civil/Torts & Environmental

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist for the Civil Division's Torts Branch, ETL. The role involves leading paralegal and staff, organizing case files, coordinating hearings, and ensuring compliance with merit and EEO policies.

The position requires specialized legal experience, ability to oversee others, and strong document management skills, with duties covering travel, logistics, and preparing precise legal documents and briefs.

Qualifications

• Specialized legal research and factual research experience.
• Experience with managing case documents, evidence, or exhibits.
• Ability to lead or coordinate the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns and prioritizes the work of paralegal and support staff.
• Ensures personnel decisions and actions align with merit system principles and EEO policies.
• Organizes and manages case documents, evidence, and exhibits.
• Coordinates logistics for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Manages travel authorizations and vouchers per federal regulations.
• Provides updates and recommendations to supervisors, attorneys, and program staff.
• Prepares clear legal/administrative documents, summaries, reports, and correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Case/document management

Leadership

Job description

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist for the Civil Division's Torts Branch, ETL. The role involves leading paralegal and staff, organizing case files, coordinating hearings, and ensuring compliance with merit and EEO policies.

The position requires specialized legal experience, ability to oversee others, and strong document management skills, with duties covering travel, logistics, and preparing precise legal documents and briefs.