Paralegal Specialist

Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting

Holidays and Leave

Transit Benefit

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Washington, DC, seeks a Paralegal Specialist to provide paralegal and administrative support in complex investigations and civil and criminal proceedings.

You will handle FOIA requests, assist with document review, coordinate with requestors and external partners, and help prepare responses and release documents, with telework options at the supervisor's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to the OIG in complex investigations and civil and criminal proceedings.
• Handle FOIA requests and perform a reasonable search for responsive documents.
• Coordinate with requestors and external federal partners on FOIA matters and document release.
• Prepare FOIA responses for signature and release, documenting each step.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Federal Communications Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy.

This position is in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. The announcement will close when 75 applications have been received or on the closing date of the announcement, whichever occurs first. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent of this position will serve as a Paralegal Specialist. Provides paralegal and administrative support to the OIG in connection with complex and highly sensitive investigations and criminal and civil legal proceedings.

These investigations may involve program funding recipients and beneficiaries, contractors, senior career and appointed officials of the Commission or other agencies, senior professionals within industry, law enforcement personnel from various jurisdictions, and criminal and civil defendants and their counsel.

The alleged violations investigated include, but are not limited to, fraud, false statements, conflict of interest, bribery, theft, kickbacks, antitrust, conspiracy, procurement integrity, and violations of the standards of ethical conducts. Prepares Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses.

Incumbent is responsible for receipt of requests, performing a reasonable search for responsive documents, determining whether documents provided in response to a search request are responsive, determining the applicability of exemptions, preparing FOIA responses for signature and release, then releasing documents documenting each step internally and using appropriate applications to assist with the task.

The incumbent also coordinates with requestors and other stakeholders on FOIA matters. This coordination includes, but is not limited to, working with requestors to clarify requests, and consulting with external Federal partners on documents. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

If applicable, see "Qualifications".

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Communications Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.