Paralegal

Intelligence Federal • Washington, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Intelligence Federal is a fast-growing federal contracting company seeking a Paralegal to support a federal government agency. This is an integral role that works actively with experienced government attorneys to further the agency's mission. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional collaboration skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment alongside colleagues with diverse perspectives and personalities. In addition, the successful applicant must possess the ability to work independently, showing initiative and resourcefulness while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Location: Onsite in Washington DC This is a full time position and eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal. Our company was voted one of the Best Places to Work in Washington, DC by the Washington Business Journal.

Requirements

• Must be willing to commute to the DC office as required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-2 years of relevant paralegal experience
• Ability to conduct factual and legal research
• Knowledge of Paralegal Methods, Practices and Procedures
• Proficient in litigation discovery software and MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe PDF
• Experience with Case Management Software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lawyers, staff, and stakeholders to screen files for completeness, proper jurisdiction, and other elements
• Perform substantive and procedural legal work to support attorneys and staff
• Assist attorneys and investigators in preparing for hearings, legal discussions briefings, and meetings on various legal matters
• Conduct and assist in factual and legal research for each investigation
• Draft legal documents such as correspondence, complaints, and legal briefs
• Schedule interviews, hearings, witnesses, depositions, and other related discussions
• Investigate claims or potential cases.
• Review facts and interview witnesses
• Docket new appeals in the electronic case filing system and/or e-filing system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level