Senior FOIA Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to enhance their legal team. This role is pivotal in supporting a large federal agency by conducting thorough legal reviews, processing FOIA requests, and providing litigation support. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in legal research and document management, with proficiency in eDiscovery tools. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and professional growth, where your contributions will help simplify government processes and make a meaningful impact. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers while making a difference in public service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience preferred.
• Experience processing FOIA requests and knowledge of FOIA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and analyze documents to identify responsiveness and apply FOIA exemptions.
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

eDiscovery Tools

FOIA Processing

Document Redaction

Education

Paralegal Certificate

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 position involves performing legal review, FOIA request processing, and litigation support tasks.

Pay Range

This range is provided by CGS Federal and will vary based on skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter for more details.

Base pay range: $65,357.76/yr - $94,405.65/yr

Employment Details

• Type: Full Time, Mid-Level
• Department: Legal

About CGS

CGS brings together motivated, skilled, and creative professionals to solve government challenges using cutting-edge technology. We value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, providing a supportive environment and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and analyze documents to identify responsiveness and apply FOIA exemptions
• Redact and code documents
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school (with at least one year of study)
• Minimum one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience preferred
• Experience with eDiscovery tools like Nuix Investigate, Relativity, etc.
• Experience processing FOIA requests and knowledge of FOIA regulations
• Legal research skills using LEXIS, Westlaw, and legal citation knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computer applications
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Preferred Skills

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

Our Commitment

We aim to simplify government processes through innovative solutions, valuing honesty, professionalism, and quality. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CGS is committed to diversity and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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