FOIA Paralegal
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Employment Overview
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level
Department: Legal
Position Summary CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks.
Our Mission & Culture CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. We seek candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
Conduct searches and analyze result sets to separate non‑responsive documents from responsive documents, and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.
Redact and code responsive documents.
Perform legal research.
Draft legal documents.
Maintain basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work independently.
Obtain a government security clearance.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is very helpful.
Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.
Experience processing FOIA requests.
Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions.
Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation and ability to cite and check legal motions and memoranda; experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; thorough knowledge of a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging.
Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies.
Fluency in statutory and regulatory guidelines for FOIA responses.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision.
Life Insurance.
401k.
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays.
Our Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We value honesty, professionalism, and delivering the best quality to our consumers, mending those relations for years to come.
Equal Opportunity Statement Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Contact & Additional Information Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Department: Legal
Position Summary CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks.
Our Mission & Culture CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. We seek candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
Conduct searches and analyze result sets to separate non‑responsive documents from responsive documents, and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.
Redact and code responsive documents.
Perform legal research.
Draft legal documents.
Maintain basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work independently.
Obtain a government security clearance.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is very helpful.
Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.
Experience processing FOIA requests.
Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions.
Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation and ability to cite and check legal motions and memoranda; experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; thorough knowledge of a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging.
Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies.
Fluency in statutory and regulatory guidelines for FOIA responses.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision.
Life Insurance.
401k.
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays.
Our Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We value honesty, professionalism, and delivering the best quality to our consumers, mending those relations for years to come.
Equal Opportunity Statement Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Contact & Additional Information Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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