Analyst/Paralegal

As an Analyst/Paralegal in the Division of Policy and Procedures of a federal agency, the candidate will aid in managing complex litigation in addition to document production and docket management for federal civil litigation. Duties include:

• Handle complex civil litigation discovery, including document production
• Perform docket management for federal civil litigation
• Support a team of 5 to 15 persons with various requests related to ligation response and other related tasks
• Analyze large amounts of data and summarize salient points for leadership and other internal/external stakeholders
• Maintain a document repository by organizing and managing various documents both within and outside of agency databases
• Conduct legal research and draft documents
• Maintain contact with stakeholders
• Conduct administrative duties in support of federal staff
• Prepare presentations and summaries and brief senior leadership on relevant issues
• Review and edit procedures and program guidance to ensure compliance with policies and court rulings
• Support inter-agency and intra-agency coordination of program functions
• Support development and review of content for meeting agendas, reports, and responses to executive and Congressional inquiries
• Perform tasks related to document and knowledge management
• Support special projects as needed

This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires a Public Trust clearance, or the ability to obtain it.

Education

BS/BA degree in public policy, social work, law, or a related field.

Experience

• Requires 5 years of paralegal experience with a BA
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Experience supporting federal civil litigation in federal court
• Familiarity with the Federal Rules for Civil Procedure (FRCP)
• Ability to multitask and support 5-15 team members at a given time
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, and underserved populations is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level facility with MS Office and databases
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex litigation

Work Requirements