Paralegal, Litigation & eDiscovery Specialist

CGS Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced legal team assisting with a diverse portfolio. The role reports to the Office of General Counsel and supports LITB/IALB tasks, discovery, and document production.

You will draft memoranda and correspondence, perform complex legal research, and help prepare drafts of motions and briefs while maintaining meticulous case files. A paralegal certificate or JD and relevant litigation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient with LEXIS/Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support reporting to OGC; assist LITB or IALB.
• Research and locate relevant laws, decisions, and legal articles.
• Draft preliminary memoranda and correspondence; assist in drafting legal documents.
• Review discovery materials for relevancy and privilege; prepare privilege logs.
• Maintain case records, manage documents, and generate case management reports.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Pressure management

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD

ABA-accredited law school attendance

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

eDiscovery tools

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced legal team assisting with a diverse portfolio. The role reports to the Office of General Counsel and supports LITB/IALB tasks, discovery, and document production.

You will draft memoranda and correspondence, perform complex legal research, and help prepare drafts of motions and briefs while maintaining meticulous case files. A paralegal certificate or JD and relevant litigation experience are preferred.