Legal Support Specialist I, II & III

Booth Management Consulting • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

These positions will support the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID), in collaboration with the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) programs and other Department of Energy offices, by providing a wide range of professional administrative and legal support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-year relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of legal office procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook).
• Associate's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• 3 years relevant experience or High School Diploma plus, 5 years relevant experience (equivalency).
• Proficiency in legal research methods.
• Working knowledge of federal legal processes and administrative procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with legal document management and filing systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years relevant experience or an Associate's Degree plus 7 years relevant experience; OR 9 years relevant experience (equivalency).
• Expert proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Advanced knowledge of federal legal processes, administrative law, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FOIA/PA, OGE Form 450).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal documentation and case files.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in legal studies or a related field is desirable.
• Professional certification (e.g., Paralegal Certificate) is preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., Paralegal Certificate) from an ABA-approved program is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining legal files and records.
• Preparing basic legal correspondence.
• Assisting with meeting logistics.
• Performing quality checks on project content.
• Assisting attorneys with case preparation, managing exhibits, and files.
• Drafting routine legal documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with data compilation and analysis for litigation.
• Providing general administrative assistance to the legal team.
• Assisting attorneys in complex case evaluation, development, and litigation.
• Preparing and reviewing a wide array of legal documents.
• Conducting detailed legal research and data analysis.
• Assisting with the intern program.
• Managing ethics records and financial disclosure reporting.
• May act as a backup for OCC counsel at personal security hearings.

What This Job Offers

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