Senior Paralegal - Federal Space Programs (Remote)

Space Systems Command; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force, seeks a Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-03, GS 12/13 equivalent) at Los Angeles AFB, CA. The Senior Paralegal will manage daily legal office operations, support federal investigators, and assist with defense space program governance and funding oversight.

The role requires researching federal laws and regulations, coordinating with attorneys, and mentoring staff to maintain high legal standards and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting federal legal documents for case preparation.
• Ability to manage funding, scheduling and resources for legal office operations.
• Strong written and oral communication with staff at all levels of DoD and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational tempo and legal integrity of the installation's law office operations.
• Serve as focal point for Confidential Financial Disclosure Report program (OGE Form 450).
• Partner with contract and general law attorneys across installation law disciplines.
• Plan, organize and direct functions; mentor and appraise staff.

Skills

Federal law research

Regulatory interpretation

Project management

Office communications

Legal analysis

Staff mentoring

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force, seeks a Paralegal Specialist (NH-0950-03, GS 12/13 equivalent) at Los Angeles AFB, CA. The Senior Paralegal will manage daily legal office operations, support federal investigators, and assist with defense space program governance and funding oversight.

The role requires researching federal laws and regulations, coordinating with attorneys, and mentoring staff to maintain high legal standards and program compliance.