Strategic Litigation Paralegal

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a qualified paralegal support professional in Kansas City to assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, FOIA coordination, and administrative duties. You will help gather and organize case files for review and draft documents under supervision.

Responsibilities include handling time/attendance, travel orders, purchase and training cards, and supporting enforcement of Davis Bacon Act wage rates. A federal benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including gathering, organizing, and preparing legal documents and case files for review.
• Performing routine legal research using standard legal databases and references to locate relevant statutes, regulations, and case precedents for review by an attorney.
• Providing administrative and clerical support for legal proceedings and office management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for cases in litigation in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, including contract claims and appeals, bid protests, requests for agency documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide research for attorneys in drafting legal opinions and other legal documents on all aspects of the District’s mission as referred by the District Counsel.
• Assist FOIA Officer in handling the FOIA Program.
• Assist the Contractor Industrial Relations Specialist (CIRS) with Davis Bacon Act and service contract wage rates and the review of contractor payrolls.
• Provide administrative assistance as needed with time and attendance certification, preparation of travel orders and arrangements, maintenance of government purchase card and training card, and correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative support

Document preparation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate education (Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or Criminal Justice)

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a qualified paralegal support professional in Kansas City to assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, FOIA coordination, and administrative duties. You will help gather and organize case files for review and draft documents under supervision.

Responsibilities include handling time/attendance, travel orders, purchase and training cards, and supporting enforcement of Davis Bacon Act wage rates. A federal benefits package is provided.