Paralegal

Cgsfederal; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Holiday observance

Job summary

CGS seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and staff. The role involves legal research, file management, and drafting documents for litigation, investigations, and administrative hearings.

The ideal candidate has federal or military legal experience, proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. A Virginia Notary Public within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is highly desired.
• At least three years of paralegal experience.
• Federal government or military legal-office experience preferred.
• Administrative law experience desired.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must become a Virginia Notary Public within 90 days of start date.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and staff.
• Conduct legal research and manage case files.
• Prepare legal documents; assist with litigation, investigations, and hearings.
• Draft routine correspondence and FOIA/Privacy Act responses.
• Organize exhibits, trial notebooks, and witness files.
• Notify attorneys of pending actions and maintain tracking systems.

Skills

Legal Research

Case Management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

PACER

Job description

Paralegal

Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Legal

CGS seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to government attorneys and legal staff. The Paralegal will conduct legal research, manage case files, prepare legal documents, and assist with litigation, investigations, and administrative hearings. The ideal candidate will have experience in federal or military legal environments, proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Skills and attributes for success

1. Legal Research and Analysis

   • Conduct comprehensive legal research involving federal and state statutes, regulations, directives, and judicial decisions.
   • Use government-provided legal research databases, including LexisNexis, PACER, and state judiciary resources.
   • Analyze and summarize case law, research findings, medical records, and factual records.
   • Assist attorneys in developing legal opinions, memoranda, and case strategies.
   • Investigate facts and gather evidence for legal cases, JAGMAN administrative or criminal investigations, and civilian personnel matters.

2. Case and File Management

   • Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic records for cases, investigations, and other legal matters.
   • Track deadlines, statutes of limitations, discovery dates, report dates, filing requirements, and suspense dates.
   • Notify government attorneys of pending or upcoming actions.
   • Develop and maintain tracking systems and databases for evidence, documents, investigations, administrative law matters, and training records.

3. Document Drafting and Preparation

   • Prepare legal and administrative documents for attorney review and approval, including:
   • Legal memoranda and advisory opinions
   • Reports of investigation
   • Summary transcripts
   • Pleadings and motions
   • Discovery requests and responses
   • Correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies
   • Responses to FOIA and Privacy Act requests
   • Weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

4. Litigation and Administrative Hearing Support

   • Assist attorneys with preparation for trials and administrative hearings.
   • Organize and maintain exhibits, trial notebooks, hearing notebooks, and witness files.
   • Review and summarize transcripts, witness testimony, discovery materials, and other evidence.
   • Identify and highlight key information relevant to litigation or administrative proceedings.

5. Administrative and Program Support

   • Serve as the initial point of contact for clients and visitors.
   • Provide knowledgeable assistance and route inquiries to appropriate legal personnel.
   • Perform notary services.
   • Assist with organization and management of the legal office’s law library and legal publications.
   • Draft routine correspondence.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is highly desired.
• At least three years of paralegal experience.
• Federal government or military legal-office experience is strongly preferred.
• Administrative law experience is highly desired.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must become a Virginia Notary Public within 90 days of the contract start date.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• 401k.
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays.

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.