Senior Paralegal — Federal Litigation & Forfeiture

FSA Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Strategy Solutions is seeking a Paralegal III to support the DEA Office of Chief Counsel in tort matters. The role involves reviewing case materials, conducting legal research, and assisting attorneys with discovery, pleadings, and settlement documents.

Requirements include a paralegal credential or HS diploma with paralegal experience, knowledge of employment law, and strong communication and organizational skills. U.S. citizenship and background investigation required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or HS diploma with 3+ years paralegal experience
• Knowledge of employment law helpful
• 1 year automated litigation support experience
• Knowledge of legal research and analysis to develop cases
• Excellent oral and written communication including legal writing
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with MS Office and databases
• Commitment to customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team under pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in reviewing case materials and prepare digests of decisions
• Receive, examine and evaluate new and complex cases
• Assist in determining probable cause from investigative reports
• Research facts and laws using databases and public records
• Prepare, review and organize discovery; manage witnesses
• Assist in drafting settlements and orders
• Prepare legal pleadings and motions
• Organize files and indexing exhibits
• Summarize documents and proceedings for attorneys
• Use databases to extrapolate data for reports and exhibits
• Provide training to staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

High School Diploma / GED with paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Compass Strategy Solutions is seeking a Paralegal III to support the DEA Office of Chief Counsel in tort matters. The role involves reviewing case materials, conducting legal research, and assisting attorneys with discovery, pleadings, and settlement documents.

Requirements include a paralegal credential or HS diploma with paralegal experience, knowledge of employment law, and strong communication and organizational skills. U.S. citizenship and background investigation required.