Military Justice Paralegal
About The Position
Intelligence Federal is a respected government contractor and seeks a Paralegal with military justice/court experience for an opportunity to support the Office of Military Commissions. This team will support the federal government attorneys with substantial and important work. This is a fully onsite position working in Alexandria, VA. Travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba will be required for up to three (3) weeks at a time to assist with court proceedings. This is a full-time opportunity and eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal. Our company was named one of the Best Places to Work in 2024 by the Washington Business Journal.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform court reporting and/or other paralegal support duties during trials
- Other paralegal duties as assigned
Benefits
- eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
