Senior FOIA Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team. This role involves critical tasks such as legal review, FOIA request processing, and litigation support, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a paralegal certificate or a JD, with experience in eDiscovery tools and strong research skills. The company fosters a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in government services.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum one year litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducting searches and analyzing result sets for FOIA requests.
• Redacting and coding responsive documents for legal review.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Document Review

eDiscovery Tools

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited Law School Attendance

Tools

Nuix Investigate

Relativity

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to join our legal team supporting a large federal agency. This role involves legal review, FOIA request processing, and litigation support tasks.

We value motivated, skilled, and innovative individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to professional growth. Our workplace supports employee development through various learning opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting searches, analyzing result sets, and screening documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.
2. Redacting and coding responsive documents.
3. Performing legal research and drafting legal documents.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study.
• Minimum of one year litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is a plus.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools like Nuix Investigate, Relativity, etc., and processing FOIA requests.
• Knowledge of FOIA rules, exemptions, and legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with computer applications.

Additional desirable skills:

• Two years' experience with Nuix Investigate and FOIA processing.
• Fluency in FOIA statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Work Environment & Benefits:

CGS is dedicated to simplifying government processes through innovative technology and skilled personnel. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join us:

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