FOIA Paralegal

About the Role

We are looking for a FOIA Paralegal to support the legal functions of a major federal agency. This full-time mid-level position involves thorough legal review and processing requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as well as assisting with broader litigation support activities. Our company specializes in leveraging innovative technology to address complex government challenges, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive searches and analyze document sets to distinguish between responsive and non-responsive materials and screen for privileged information or FOIA exemptions.
• Redact sensitive content and apply coding to responsive documents.
• Perform legal research to support case preparation and document development.
• Prepare and draft a variety of legal documents.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a paralegal certificate, Juris Doctor degree, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Minimum of one year litigation paralegal experience, with trial support experience considered advantageous.
• Proficiency or experience with eDiscovery tools such as Nuix Investigate, Relativity, or similar document review platforms is highly preferred.
• Experience handling and processing FOIA requests in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions and application of FOIA laws.
• Competence in legal citation and ability to verify citations in legal motions and memoranda; familiarity with legal research databases like LEXIS and Westlaw for foundational research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Comfort with various computer applications, including word processing, databases for document and file management, spreadsheets, imaging software, and related hardware.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Basic understanding of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) tools and eDiscovery procedures.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality work under demanding conditions.
• Proficiency in English language skills including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
• Capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Two years of experience using Nuix Investigate particularly for document review and tagging.
• Two years of experience processing FOIA requests for federal institutions.
• Fluency in statutory and regulatory frameworks governing FOIA responses.

Our Commitment and Benefits

Contact Government Services (CGS) focuses on streamlining and enhancing government processes through optimized human, technological, and financial resources. With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and quality, CGS has built strong partnerships and grown steadily in government contracting over the past several years.

We value honesty, professionalism, and delivering impeccable service to our clients and consider our workforce central to this mission. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuting
• Paid time off and observance of state and federal holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Information

The hiring process may involve the use of artificial intelligence tools to assist in evaluating application materials; however, final decisions are made by human professionals. Please inquire for details about data processing policies.