Legal Data Technician II

PCI Technology & Mission Solutions Sector; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) is seeking a Legal Data Technician to classify legal cases and record key information in strict accordance with procedures. The role requires experience reviewing legal documents in a legal environment and delivering accurate, timely work.

Responsibilities include data entry, document annotation, QA checks, training new staff, and supporting related office areas as needed. This is a contract position funded through September 30, 2026, potentially extendable.

Qualifications

• Reads large, complex legal documents and extracts relevant information.
• Works in a highly structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Follows detailed rules and procedures consistently.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Federal Court system.
• Shows professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 98% accuracy rating and required production levels of work.
• Adhere to prescribed deadlines for processing documents and completing work.
• Conduct in-depth review of legal documents and identify applicable information.
• Develop search criteria and perform database queries to identify records.
• Create records in the database in accordance with rules and procedures.
• Annotate documents per rules and procedures.
• Populate and update data fields in the database.
• Perform self-quality assurance reviews and QA reviews of others’ work.
• Record production data in automated systems.
• Support other CISS Functional Areas as required.
• Assist in training staff unfamiliar with tasks.

Skills

Legal data review

Deadline-driven

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

This is a Legal Data Technician position providing support to the Office of Management Information of the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. This position is responsible for classifying legal cases and recording important case information in accordance with strict rules and procedures. This role requires professional experience in a legal environment reviewing legal case documents and identifying relevant case information. This position is funded through September 30, 2026 and may be extended.

Duties

• Maintain a 98% accuracy rating and required production levels/volume of work
• Adhere to prescribed deadlines for processing documents and completing work
• Conduct in-depth review of legal documents and identify applicable information
• Develop search criteria and perform database queries and identify relevant records and data
• Create records in the database (“classify cases”) in accordance with rules and procedures
• Annotate documents in accordance with rules and procedures
• Populate and update data fields in database in accordance with rules and procedures
• Perform self-quality assurance reviews as well as quality assurance reviews of work products of other contract staff
• Accurately record production data in automated system
• Provide support to other CISS Functional Areas such as Mail ID and Miscellaneous Support Services as required
• Assist in training staff unfamiliar with tasks

Work Experience And Skill Requirements

• H.S. Diploma, college degree desired
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Professional experience working in a legal environment
• Proven experience demonstrating the ability to read large, complex legal documents and extract relevant information
• Proven experience working in a highly structured and deadline driven environment
• Proven experience demonstrating the ability to consistently and accurately applying detailed rules and procedures
• Good working knowledge of the Federal Court system
• Professional track record demonstrating the ability to meet deadlines
• Professional experience demonstrating teamwork
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to think innovatively and proactively
• Ability to identify problem areas, effectively communicate issues to management, and recommend corrective actions to improve processes and procedures
• Willingness to take initiative to complete tasks beyond the minimal requirements
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to details
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating friendliness, approachability and the ability to work and interact with colleagues, government staff and other contractor personnel

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.