FOIA Paralegal
About the role
The FOIA Paralegal position at CGS involves performing legal review and FOIA request processing, alongside other litigation support tasks. This role supports the legal mission of a large federal agency and offers opportunities for government innovation and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct searches and analyze 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, JD, or current law student with at least one year of study
- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience, with trial experience being very helpful
- Experience with eDiscovery and document review tools such as Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and others
- Experience processing FOIA requests and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations
- Basic legal knowledge, including legal citation and research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in computer applications, and basic ESI and eDiscovery knowledge
- Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and obtain a government security clearance
Skills and Attributes
- Paralegal certificate, JD, or law student with relevant experience
- Experience with eDiscovery tools
- Knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations
- Strong communication and research skills
- Ability to work independently and handle complex projects
Benefits
CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and observance of state/federal holidays. Additionally, we provide a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Pay
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Schedule
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Benefits
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Contact
To apply, email your resume to info@cgsfederal.com or visit our Job Board at https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/. For more information about CGS, visit our website at www.cgsfederal.com.