Paralegal/Legal Assistant II - OVW

CGI • Washington, DC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW), DOJ, Washington, DC. As part of our team, you'll perform legal support and program management to streamline OVW's operations and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience as an administrative assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, program assistant, customer service role, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Moderate Risk Public Trust Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Skills: Data Entry
• Document Management
• MS Office365
• Customer Service & Support
• Legal concept knowledge

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, redact, and prepare FOIA responses using advanced FOIA expertise.
• Identify exempt materials, recommend redaction strategies, and ensuring legal sufficiency of FOIA productions.
• Conduct complex legal research on FOIA and case law and provide written analyses to OVW attorneys.
• Interview custodians, document findings, and recommend further inquiry as needed.
• Prepare reports summarizing conclusions and suggested actions.
• Manage and improve OVW's FOIA file system—include electronic architecture and workflow processes.
• Maintain and organize FOIA documentation, records for litigation matters, and tracking systems.
• Serve as a technical expert in DOJ e-discovery platforms, refining search methodologies, and analyzing results.
• Support OVW attorneys by preparing materials for correspondence, briefings, and reviews.
• Plan and evaluate projects that support OVW's legal and program functions.
• Develop major reports and maintain databases for legal operations and technical award tracking.
• Coordinate with DOJ, federal agencies, and external partners regarding legal matters, and prepare materials for leadership engagements.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Health & Welfare Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed