Paralegal Specialist: FOIA & Research Expert

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Hawaii

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Commander Navy Region Hawaii is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support legal operations within the Staff Judge Advocate office. The role involves preparing forms and standard legal documents, coordinating Service of Process for military and civilian personnel, and drafting responses to FOIA/PA requests.

The candidate will perform legal research, analyze current case law, and produce memoranda with rationales for release or denial in appeals, while staying current on related laws and

Qualifications

  • Specialized experience in conducting fact-finding and problem analysis related to legal matters.
  • Ability to apply legal techniques to analyze fact and law to draft briefs or findings.
  • Ability to respond to FOIA/PA requests and summarize investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare forms, standard legal documents, and routine correspondence with correct format and grammar.
  • Assist with coordinating Service of Process on military and civilian personnel.
  • Prepare correspondence to request information from courts and investigative agencies.
  • Respond to requests and clarify ambiguous requests from requestors.
  • Draft FOIA/PA responses and related memoranda.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on current case law to prepare responses.
  • Provide legal rationales for release or denial in appeals.
  • Research current legislation and directives to keep the Staff Judge Advocate informed on FOIA/PA law.

Skills

Legal research
Regulatory interpretation
FOIA/PA handling
Legal writing

Education

J.D. or LL.B.
Graduate degree equivalence

Job description

Commander Navy Region Hawaii is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support legal operations within the Staff Judge Advocate office. The role involves preparing forms and standard legal documents, coordinating Service of Process for military and civilian personnel, and drafting responses to FOIA/PA requests.

The candidate will perform legal research, analyze current case law, and produce memoranda with rationales for release or denial in appeals, while staying current on related laws and

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