Paralegal (Litigation)

Cameo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

About The Position

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a qualified Litigation Support Specialist to provide legal support services to a federal client in Washington, D.C. The role supports the VA by helping customers search for, retrieve, obtain, enter, and present case data, evidence, and materials for legal matters. Services may include eDiscovery, FOIA appeals, legal holds, document acquisition and preparation, data extraction from forensic images, document analysis, technical support, EAJA processing, records retention, and project management. The position involves handling FOIA appeals and litigation records, researching cases and relevant precedents, assessing searches and exemptions, maintaining case information in electronic systems, supporting risk managers, and coordinating meetings and case-related communications. The role also processes routine matters, tracks deadlines and case status, and helps ensure work products meet agency requirements. The position is full-time and long-term; the posting also identifies the job type as contract and full-time.

Requirements

Be authorized to work in the United States.
Be able to maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
Be competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro.
Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including strong written and oral communication.
Have strong problem-solving skills.
Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience or familiarity with eDiscovery.
Paralegal experience in personal injury matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

Open and develop a case file for each appeal of an initial agency decision on a request to release or amend agency records.
Research cases and coordinate with records custodians to obtain responsive information.
Identify and correct case-file deficiencies before submitting recommendations for affirmation, denial, or remand.
Review relevant precedents and prepare case summaries to support decisions.
Gather, sort, classify, and interpret information from records and, when needed, interviews with people familiar with a case.
Identify the information or documents initially requested and document the program office’s processing chronology, including systems and records searched, search methods, and search terms used.
Assess whether searches were reasonable under applicable case law and review records line by line to assess whether cited VA FOIA/PA exemptions or exceptions were appropriate.
Audit EAJA cases for accuracy and enter relevant data into databases for reporting.
Analyze litigation records to determine retention requirements; inventory and prepare records for archiving and coordinate disposition with VA organizations.
Maintain litigation records using computer applications, including creating spreadsheets and performing word processing.
Enter and maintain data, lists, and electronic information in OGC databases and SharePoint pages.
Support VA Risk Managers with electronic case database management for Federal Tort Claims litigation and case organization.
Coordinate and schedule pre-depositions, depositions, and other meetings.
Receive and scan mail for an assigned OGC office and embed communications in the OGC electronic time and case management system.
Process incoming cases and assignments related to VA accreditation and fee matters; review for proper form and timeliness, enter and edit sensitive case information, annotate case status, and track deadlines and follow-ups.
Monitor and update open cases in electronic systems in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Process routine case actions and communications and close tasks and cases when complete.
Screen and respond to routine written and verbal communications from customers and stakeholders.
Complete non-complex routine case assignments using established instructions, checklists, templates, forms, or guidance.
Identify and resolve potential conflicts regarding agency responses before they occur.
Coordinate with supervisors and staff to ensure final products meet agency requirements.