ROLE
We are seeking a Paralegal Specialist III to support the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Office of General Counsel (OGC) in Washington, DC. In this role, you will provide paralegal and legal assistant support for PBGC’s bankruptcy, insolvency, lien, and litigation matters, with a focus on drafting and proofreading legal filings, managing case records and databases, and tracking time‑sensitive deadlines.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft and format core litigation and bankruptcy filings (e.g., complaints, motions, stipulations, and civil cover sheets)
Prepare filing‑specific documents (e.g., liens, pro hac vice filings, and appearances)
Assembly of case support documents (e.g., privilege logs, letters, judgments, administrative records, and routine pleadings)
Draft written replies to public inquiries on litigation, bankruptcy, and lien matters
Reply in writing to other agencies and private attorneys when legal and program knowledge is required
Handle opposing counsel inquiries on ERISA and Section 4042 matters, including abandoned plan terminations
Review documents for citation accuracy and required formatting for federal and state trial and appellate courts
Prepare tables of authority and cite‑check pleadings using West, Shepard’s, and Bluebook standards
Track court and internal deadlines using TeamConnect, CM/ECF, NextGen, and PACER
Use legal research and office tools to support casework (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw, LegalEdge, and the internet)
Conduct thorough legal research, analysis, and evaluation on topics tied to litigation, bankruptcy, and liens
Maintain case databases and records for litigation, bankruptcy, liens, and discovery documents
Organize and update subject matter, chronological, and correspondence files
Reserve conference rooms to support case‑related activity
Arrange case‑related meetings and conference calls
Prepare documents for outbound delivery through U.S. Mail or FedEx, as appropriate
Participate in training to learn PBGC‑specific software applications and workflows
Perform other related paralegal support duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Strong computer literacy and comfort working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven office
Minimum of three (3) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience
Minimum of two (2) years supporting senior and general attorneys, and internal and external stakeholders, in a bankruptcy or insolvency‑focused office
Experience filing liens for the Federal Government under Internal Revenue Code § 412(n) and/or § 430(k)
Experience preparing litigation and bankruptcy documents and correspondence including:
Liens, complaints, stipulations, motions, and civil cover sheets
Pro hac vice filings, appearances, privilege logs, letters, and judgments
Administrative records and less complicated pleadings
Experience cite‑checking, reviewing, proofreading, and correcting legal docs using legal terminology & office procedures
Experience in identifying time‑sensitive or office‑sensitive matters and routing them appropriately
Experience using litigation and legal support tools including:
TeamConnect
LegalEdge (Windows)
CM/ECF (including NextGen)
PACER
Lexis
Westlaw
The internet
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree
LOCATION
Washington, DC 20024
TELEWORK
Telework may be authorized
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
TRAVEL
Travel is not required
WORK HOURS
40 hours
8 hours a day
5 days a week
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft and format core litigation and bankruptcy filings (e.g., complaints, motions, stipulations, and civil cover sheets)
Prepare filing‑specific documents (e.g., liens, pro hac vice filings, and appearances)
Assembly of case support documents (e.g., privilege logs, letters, judgments, administrative records, and routine pleadings)
Draft written replies to public inquiries on litigation, bankruptcy, and lien matters
Reply in writing to other agencies and private attorneys when legal and program knowledge is required
Handle opposing counsel inquiries on ERISA and Section 4042 matters, including abandoned plan terminations
Review documents for citation accuracy and required formatting for federal and state trial and appellate courts
Prepare tables of authority and cite‑check pleadings using West, Shepard’s, and Bluebook standards
Track court and internal deadlines using TeamConnect, CM/ECF, NextGen, and PACER
Use legal research and office tools to support casework (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw, LegalEdge, and the internet)
Conduct thorough legal research, analysis, and evaluation on topics tied to litigation, bankruptcy, and liens
Maintain case databases and records for litigation, bankruptcy, liens, and discovery documents
Organize and update subject matter, chronological, and correspondence files
Reserve conference rooms to support case‑related activity
Arrange case‑related meetings and conference calls
Prepare documents for outbound delivery through U.S. Mail or FedEx, as appropriate
Participate in training to learn PBGC‑specific software applications and workflows
Perform other related paralegal support duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Strong computer literacy and comfort working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven office
Minimum of three (3) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience
Minimum of two (2) years supporting senior and general attorneys, and internal and external stakeholders, in a bankruptcy or insolvency‑focused office
Experience filing liens for the Federal Government under Internal Revenue Code § 412(n) and/or § 430(k)
Experience preparing litigation and bankruptcy documents and correspondence including:
Liens, complaints, stipulations, motions, and civil cover sheets
Pro hac vice filings, appearances, privilege logs, letters, and judgments
Administrative records and less complicated pleadings
Experience cite‑checking, reviewing, proofreading, and correcting legal docs using legal terminology & office procedures
Experience in identifying time‑sensitive or office‑sensitive matters and routing them appropriately
Experience using litigation and legal support tools including:
TeamConnect
LegalEdge (Windows)
CM/ECF (including NextGen)
PACER
Lexis
Westlaw
The internet
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree
LOCATION
Washington, DC 20024
TELEWORK
Telework may be authorized
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
TRAVEL
Travel is not required
WORK HOURS
40 hours
8 hours a day
5 days a week
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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