Paralegal/Legal Assistant I

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Job summary

EnProVera is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to apply legal research, writing, and case management skills in support of the U.S. Navy’s Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP) in Bremerton, WA.

You will directly assist DESCP attorneys, conduct research using LexisNexis and Westlaw, and prepare memoranda, briefs, and summaries. Knowledge of VTA and related databases is a plus, with responsibilities including file maintenance and multi-task scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Paralegal experience or a Paralegal certificate.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports all DESCP attorneys in the representation of DESCP clients.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, and case summaries.
• Maintain case files and legal documentation.
• Support attorneys with case preparation and client support.
• Utilizes databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, VA’s Veterans Tracking Application (VTA), and their websites to conduct legal research.
• Manage schedules, reports, and administrative functions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate

2 years Paralegal experience

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

VTA (Veterans Tracking Application)

Job description

Make a Difference Supporting Our Nation’s Service MembersAre you a detail-oriented Paralegal looking for a meaningful opportunity to apply your legal research, writing, and case management skills? Join EnProVera and support the U.S. Navy’s Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP).Position Responsibilities:Directly supports all DESCP attorneys in the representation of DESCP clients.Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, and case summaries.Maintain case files and legal documentation.Support attorneys with case preparation and client support.Utilizes databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, VA’s Veterans Tracking Application (VTA), and their websites to conduct legal research.Manage schedules, reports, and administrative functions.Skills and Experience:2 years of Paralegal experience or a Paralegal certificate.Strong legal research and writing skills.Microsoft Office proficiency.Ability to manage multiple priorities.Professional communication and teamwork skills.Position Information:Full Time, US Citizen, FLSA Non-Exempt (SCA)Salary: $22.71/hr, PTO, Health InsuranceDrug Free Workplace. This prohibition includes legally prescribed medical marijuana or when legal under state law.EnProVera may issue conditional job offers that depend on government contract award, funding, contract execution, and required approvals. If the government does not award or fund the contract, cancels the solicitation, or stops contract execution, all contingent offers automatically become void.EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination ProvisionEnProVera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and pledges to treat every associate and applicant with dignity and respect. EnProVera will hire, place, transfer, promote, recruit, advertise, solicit for employment, treat during employment, pay, and otherwise compensate, select for training, layoff, or discharge associates without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation