Paralegal (FEMA Contract)

Intelligence Federal•Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intelligence Federal is a fast-growing federal contracting company seeking a Paralegal to support our contract with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). This is an integral role that works actively with experienced government attorneys to further the agency's mission. This is a full time position and eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal. We an excellent benefits package, PTO, and our 401(k) with a company match. Our company was voted one of the Best Places to Work in Washington, DC by the Washington Business Journal.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust or higher level clearance.
Must be authorized to work in the US
Must be willing to commute to the DC office as required
Bachelor's Degree required
2 years of relevant paralegal 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

Nice To Haves

Preference will 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
Review and build cases files.
Interview witnesses
Docket new appeals in the electronic case filing system and/or e-filing system