Law Clerk/Paralegal IV

Intelligence Federal • Washington, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Intelligence Federal is a fast-growing federal contracting company seeking a Law Clerk/Paralegal IV to support a federal government agency. This is an integral role that works actively with experienced government attorneys to further the agency's mission. This is a great opportunity for an early career lawyer. 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
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• 2 years of relevant legal office 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust or higher level clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Federal experience or internships preferred
• Preference may be given to those who already have Public Trust or higher level government experience.

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree