Military Justice Paralegal - Government Contractor

JOB DUTIES

• Perform substantive and procedural legal work to support attorneys and staff.
• Aid 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.
• Perform court reporting and/or other paralegal support duties during trials.
• Other paralegal duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. (If you currently have a Secret level clearance, we are open to sponsoring an upgraded clearance.)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal in a military and/or JAG environment. (Due to the strict requirements of the position, we cannot consider applicants without this experience. Please make sure this experience is clear on your resume.)
• Must be willing to travel for up to 3 weeks at a time to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
• Must be a fast typist and willing to do court reporting and transcription work.
• Must exhibit a high level of discretion and personal decorum.
• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.