Paralegal (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Contact Government Services, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 83,545 - 107,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A government services company in the United States is looking for a Mid-Level Paralegal to assist with legal accounts. Responsibilities include legal research, document review, and collaboration with legal teams. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD and at least two years of litigation experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is a plus.
• At least one year of automated litigation support experience.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support various aspects of the company's legal portfolio.
• Assist with document review and legal advice.
• Maintain documentation of case-related records.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Paralegal

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level

Department: Legal

CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with legal accounts. The Paralegal 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 to contribute to government innovation, value collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. We offer an environment where employees feel supported and encourage professional growth through 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, often developing work products with minimal supervision.
• The General Paralegal tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving, prioritizing, and processing requests such as document review or legal advice;
• Researching and locating relevant legal information, laws, judicial decisions, and articles;
• Performing legal research, summarizing transcripts, reviewing case materials, and identifying conflicting statements;
• Drafting legal memoranda and correspondence;
• Assisting in preparing legal documents, conducting legal analysis, and supporting litigation phases;
• Reviewing discovery materials for relevancy and privilege, and preparing privilege logs;
• Maintaining documentation of case-related records and communications;
• Supporting in drafting preservation notices and litigation holds;
• Generating reports on case assignments and productivity;
• Analyzing and interpreting client requests;
• Gathering materials for discovery, conducting outreach, and interviews;
• Assisting in declaration preparations;
• Scanning paper materials and performing legal privilege reviews using eDiscovery platforms;
• Applying redactions to privileged information, reviewing peer work, and ensuring quality;
• Supporting team collaboration and project organization;
• Maintaining detailed case notes and entering data into case management systems;
• Preparing releases, providing professional customer service, and prioritizing projects;
• Supporting representation efforts and coordinating classification reviews;
• Collaborating with discovery team members and advising on privilege applications;
• Communicating professionally at all levels, providing status updates, and conducting system searches;
• Supporting legal hold programs, information management, and technology-law intersections.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed;
• Minimum of two years litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is a plus;
• At least one year of automated litigation support experience, familiar with federal/state courts, legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw;
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency with computer applications, databases, and eDiscovery tools;
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Our Commitment:

CGS aims to simplify government processes through innovative technology and skilled personnel, committed to honesty, professionalism, and quality. We value our employees and offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and paid time off.

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

Join us in government innovation! Explore opportunities on our Job Board or visit our website. For inquiries, contact:
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Salary Range: $83,545 - $107,415 per year