FOIA Paralegal - Remote

Overview

CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks.

In Short

• Full-time position in the legal department.
• Support FOIA request processing and legal review.
• Conduct searches and analyze documents.
• Redact and code responsive documents.
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents.
• Requires paralegal certificate or relevant education.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current law school student.
• One year of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with Nuix Investigate and Relativity preferred.
• Knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations.
• Basic legal knowledge and research tools experience.
• Ability to deliver quality work under pressure.
• Fluency in English required.
• Independent work capability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off and holidays observance.