Paralegal (Top Secret Clearance Required)

CGS Federal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,545 - 107,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A government services firm in California is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to assist with legal accounts. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting documents, and providing professional support. Candidates should have a Paralegal certificate or JD, and at least two years of litigation experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience, trial experience preferred.
• Experience with automated litigation support and legal research tools required.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional paralegal support reporting to the OGC.
• Conduct legal research and review case materials.
• Draft legal memoranda and correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research tools

MS Office proficiency

eDiscovery tools

High-quality work under pressure

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

Paralegal

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level

Department: Legal

CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced and hardworking team to assist with legal accounts. As a Paralegal, you will support various aspects of the company's portfolio.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We seek candidates who are excited about government innovation, value collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. We offer an environment that supports professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• The Contractor shall provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support reporting to the OGC, assisting LITB or IALB. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; personnel must develop these products with minimal supervision, following written guidelines. Candidates must adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

General Paralegal Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Receiving, prioritizing, and processing requests such as document review or legal advice;
• Researching and locating responsive information, laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles;
• Performing legal research, reviewing case materials, and identifying conflicting statements;
• Drafting legal memoranda and correspondence;
• Assisting in preparing legal documents such as motions, briefs, and exhibits;
• Reviewing discovery materials for relevancy and privilege, and preparing privilege logs;
• Maintaining documentation of records and case management activities;
• Assisting with legal holds and litigation notices;
• Generating reports on case assignments and productivity;
• Analyzing and interpreting client requests;
• Gathering materials for discovery, conducting outreach, and responding to interrogatories;
• Preparing declarations and scanning materials into digital formats;
• Conducting privilege reviews using eDiscovery platforms and applying redactions;
• Reviewing peer work for accuracy and providing edits;
• Supporting team collaboration and project organization;
• Maintaining detailed case notes and case tracking data;
• Preparing electronic or paper releases;
• Providing professional customer service and prioritizing projects;
• Supporting FBI representation efforts and classification reviews;
• Collaborating with discovery team members and serving as a privilege consultant;
• Communicating professionally with all levels of FBI staff;
• Providing weekly status updates and periodic reports to management;
• Searching FBI systems for relevant documents and supporting legal research and governance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school (minimum one year completed);
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience, trial experience preferred;
• Experience with automated litigation support and legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw;
• Proficiency with computer applications including MS Office, databases, and eDiscovery tools;
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Our Commitment:

CGS strives to simplify government processes through innovative technology and skilled personnel. We are committed to honesty, professionalism, and quality, fostering an environment of growth and support.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join us and contribute to government innovation!

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Visit us at https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact us at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Salary Range: $83,545 - $107,415 per year