Legal Research Specialist - FOIA/Litigation Support

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System in Stockton, CA seeks a legal professional to support a regional legal office. You will perform in-depth legal research, assemble and summarize information from statutes, regulations, and DOJ orders for FOIA/PA responses and Tort Claims.

Responsibilities include assisting in litigation preparation, analyzing facts, drafting or reviewing legal documents, and interpreting statutes and new legislation to support custodial operations and public safety.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR two years of progressive graduate education OR J.D./LL.B.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using statutes, regulations, and DOJ orders to prepare draft FOIA/PA responses and tort claims.
• Assist in litigation prep; analyze facts; draft or examine legal documents; interpret statutes and regulations.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Drafting legal documents

Education

J.D. or LL.B

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System in Stockton, CA seeks a legal professional to support a regional legal office. You will perform in-depth legal research, assemble and summarize information from statutes, regulations, and DOJ orders for FOIA/PA responses and Tort Claims.

Responsibilities include assisting in litigation preparation, analyzing facts, drafting or reviewing legal documents, and interpreting statutes and new legislation to support custodial operations and public safety.