Legal Support Analyst 1 (Entry Level Legal Support)

Internal Revenue Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking an entry-level Legal Support Analyst to assist the Department of Justice Criminal Fraud Section. This dynamic role includes managing documents and supporting litigation processes, offering a pathway for developing critical legal and technical skills. Candidates will gain experience in a vibrant environment, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for certifications

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• One year of litigation support experience or an undergraduate degree is required.
• Experience or coursework in finance, healthcare, or legal environment may be needed.
• Hands-on familiarity with government environments and networking tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform document management functions including reviewing case materials and drafting procedures.
• Proofread and edit deliverables.
• Serve as team leader for larger groups of technicians.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Relativity

Trial Director

Database like Oracle

Job description

Legal Support Analyst 1 (Entry Level Legal Support)

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an entry-level position supporting the Department of Justice Criminal Fraud Section on critical matters?

This role offers an opportunity to develop document management skills, provide case management and database maintenance assistance in litigation support, and gain experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools.

The Document Management Analyst (DMA) works closely with Health Care Fraud attorneys in a fast-paced environment, assisting in investigations and prosecutions, including witness interviews, deposition prep, and courtroom support.

We support your growth by including tuition reimbursement for certifications like Relativity, ACEDS, and Paralegal Certificates.

If you're interested in growing your career, please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Perform functions of Document Management Technician, including detailed review and analysis of case materials, indexing files, drafting procedures, document acquisition, and database searches.
• Proofread and edit deliverables.
• Serve as team leader for larger groups of technicians and support staff.
• Work with minimal supervision, reporting to Task or Project Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• One year of litigation support experience or an undergraduate degree.
• Experience or coursework in finance, healthcare, legal environment, or IT may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with government office and network environments, including data processing, office automation, databases like Oracle or Relativity, and tools like Trial Director.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with automated litigation support and eDiscovery.
• Ability to perform quality control and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-focused and professional attitude, especially when working on-site with government clients.
• Relativity experience and bilingual skills are a plus.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity and trust: We value character, innovation, and the contributions of every employee, supporting your growth and autonomy.

Continuous growth: We focus on advancing national missions and your career development.

Pay Range:

This position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The minimum hourly wage is $22.72, with actual pay influenced by location, experience, skills, and other factors. We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, education, and time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.