Paralegal Assistant (Litigation)

Cameo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC is seeking qualified and available Litigation Support Specialists to support a prospective Federal client in Washington D.C. These positions are full-time, long-term, and will be available upon contract award. The role involves providing Legal Support services to the VA, assisting customers in searching, retrieving, obtaining, and inputting case data, and presenting evidence or materials for legal matters. Services include eDiscovery, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeals, legal hold, document acquisition, document preparation and organization, data extraction from forensic images, document analysis, technical support, EAJA processing, records retention processing tasks, and general project management.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge and experience with the Federal Tort Claims Act
Experience/familiarity with eDiscovery
Competent in the Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro
Must be able to maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Conduct complex legal analysis and render substantive decisions based on the merits of FOIA and PA appeals for review by the Deputy Chief Counsel for Information Disclosure and Privacy.
Open and develop a case file for each appeal from an initial agency decision on requests for the release or amendment of agency records.
Conduct research and coordinate with the custodian of the records to obtain responsive information.
Analyze and evaluate FOIA appeals for litigation risk in accordance with the statute, agency regulations, caselaw, and prior final agency decisions.
Note and correct case file deficiencies (e.g., missing documents, inconsistent material, leads not investigated) before sending the case recommendation for affirmation, denial, or remand.
Review and analyze available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to support decisions.
Gather, sort, classify, and interpret data from various sources, including information gathering interviews with persons familiar with the case, as necessary to gain a fuller understanding of what has transpired during the original investigation.
Specifically identify what information/documents were initially requested.
Provide a chronology of steps taken by the program office to process the request, including how the search was conducted (i.e., what systems/records were searched and how they were searched, including what terms were used).
Determine whether the search was reasonable based upon what courts have required in relevant case law.
Conduct a line-by-line review of the record and determine whether any exemptions/exceptions cited by the VA FOIA/PA Officers were appropriate.
Audit EAJA cases for accuracy and enter relevant data into databases for subsequent reporting requirements.
Analyze litigation records to determine record retention requirements.
Inventory and prepare litigation records for archives as appropriate, coordinating with relevant VA organizations to effectuate disposition.
Maintain a wide variety of litigation records using computer software applications such as Microsoft Word or Excel to create spreadsheets and perform word processing.
Enter data in OGC databases and SharePoint pages and maintain lists, data, and other electronic information.
Coordinate and support VA Risk Managers in the electronic case database management system for litigation involving Federal Tort Claims and case organization in the electronic case database management system.
Coordinate and schedule pre-depositions, depositions, and other meetings as required.
Receive and scan incoming and outgoing mail for assigned OGC organizational office and embed communications in the OGC electronic time and case management system.
Receive, process, and record intake on incoming cases and assignments related to VA accreditation and fee matters, review them for correct form and timeliness, enter and edit confidential and sensitive case information using the OGC electronic time and case management system(s), annotate case status records, and establish and track case deadlines and follow-ups.
Monitor and update open cases on a regular basis, utilizing various electronic systems in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Process all routine actions and communications involved in case; and close out tasks and cases when complete.
Screen for and respond to routine written and verbal communications from customers and stakeholders.
Complete non-complex routine case assignments, including assignments where services can be delivered by following established instructions, checklists, template, or form-based documents, and/or guidance.
Identify and resolve potential conflicts before they occur regarding agency responses.
Coordinate with supervisors and staff to ensure the end product meets agency requirements.
Compile statistics for management on work areas assigned and compile data and information from various sources to facilitate and track development and progress.
Deliver draft administrative decisions on FOIA appeals that are ready for DCC review.