CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior FOIA Paralegal
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
CGS is seeking a Senior 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. Base pay range
$65,357.76/yr - $94,405.65/yr Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal Responsibilities
Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions Redact and code responsive documents Perform legal research Draft legal documents Qualifications
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems Other requirements
The ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance Nice to have
Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred Our Commitment
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation! For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com
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CGS is seeking a Senior 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. Base pay range
$65,357.76/yr - $94,405.65/yr Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal Responsibilities
Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions Redact and code responsive documents Perform legal research Draft legal documents Qualifications
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems Other requirements
The ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance Nice to have
Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred Our Commitment
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation! For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com
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