Management Analyst II/Paralegal

All Native Group, The Federal Services Division of Ho-Chunk Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

All Native Group is looking for a Management Analyst II (Paralegal) in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support the Office of the Legal Adviser at the Department of State by carrying out essential paralegal duties, particularly focused on document review for ongoing litigation.

Applicants should have prior federal paralegal experience, possess an active Secret security clearance, and be proficient in using document review platforms. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, accommodating business needs.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience performing paralegal work.
• One year experience reviewing documents in litigation context.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the legal discovery process.
• Manage cases in electronic data systems.
• Draft and distribute legal holds.

Skills

Paralegal experience in Federal Government

Document review expertise

Knowledge of litigation process

Familiarity with FOIA

Education

Graduation from an accredited paralegal program or law school

Tools

Forensic document review platform

Job description

Position Overview

All Native Group is seeking a Management Analyst II (Paralegal) for the Office of the Legal Adviser, Dept. of State. The role is for an experienced paralegal to assist in performing general paralegal duties, with a primary focus on document review and production as part of ongoing litigation. Candidates must have a Secret security clearance.

Essential Functions

• Assists in performing general paralegal duties, with primary focus on document review and production as part of ongoing litigation.
• Assists with the legal discovery process, collecting data and reviewing it in paper format or in various electronic formats.
• Tracks and manages cases in electronic data systems.
• Assists in drafting and distributing legal holds.
• Assists in researching precedent and processes related to individual cases.
• Updates case management tools, such as PACER (internally and externally).
• Provides general support in litigation and other legal matters as assigned.
• Provides good customer service.

Competencies

• Must have three (3) years’ experience performing paralegal work in the Federal Government or graduation from an accredited paralegal program or law school.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience reviewing documents within the context of ongoing litigation.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience using commercially available forensic document review platform.
• Must have direct knowledge of the litigation process.
• Must have direct knowledge of the rules of Civil Procedure.
• Must have direct knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Experience

If the candidate does not have a degree or paralegal certificate, they must have at least three (3) years’ experience working as a paralegal and the customer prefers that at least one of those three years of experience be with the Department of State.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited paralegal program or law school (If candidate does not have a degree or paralegal certificate they should possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a paralegal.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The customer prefers candidates who already have a minimum of one year’s experience working at the Department of State.

Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $85,000.00-95,000.00 per year. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available at https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.