Senior Paralegal — Federal Litigation & Forfeiture

FSA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) has a vacancy for a Paralegal III to support the Drug Enforcement Administration. The role involves reviewing case materials, assisting in discovery, and preparing pleadings and pretrial documents in a high-pressure federal environment.

The position requires a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with legal research tools. Security clearances and U.S. citizenship are part of the criteria.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of employment law helpful.
• One year of automated litigation support experience.

Responsibilities

• Review case material and prepare digests with legal references.
• Evaluate new cases and determine probable cause.
• Assist in discovery, witness prep, and pretrial tasks.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and proposed orders.
• Summarize depositions and testimony for attorneys.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal writing

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or higher (or HS diploma with paralegal experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Job description

Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) has a vacancy for a Paralegal III to support the Drug Enforcement Administration. The role involves reviewing case materials, assisting in discovery, and preparing pleadings and pretrial documents in a high-pressure federal environment.

The position requires a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with legal research tools. Security clearances and U.S. citizenship are part of the criteria.