Temporary Paralegal – Legal Assistant III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Perform timely searches for relevant documents in response to FOIA requests.

• Liaise with both internal and external document custodians and stakeholders to locate necessary information and prepare draft responses.

• Collect and organize information for both ad hoc and standard requests.

• Safeguard confidential information and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by redacting details using Adobe Pro or by requesting redacted copies.

• Compose responses for the OCC, requestors, and senior management as required.

• Review, assess, and structure collected data to develop draft responses for OCC review in accordance with FOIA policies and procedures.

• Distribute responsive records to requesters within designated timeframes.

• Monitor requests and inquiries against established deadlines.

• Update case files in FOIAXpress.

• Provide weekly reports and status updates to the FOIA Officer.

• Execute additional tasks as assigned to ensure timely project completion.

• Adhere to environmental, safety, and health policies, and report any unsafe operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or a related degree in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Political Science, or Intellectual Property.

• At least 5 years of office experience in administrative, technical, and/or customer service roles.

• Practical understanding of subject matter areas pertaining to the agency's core programs.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Pro, and FOIAXpress.

• Strong grammatical and proofreading capabilities.

• Ability to anticipate needs, apply judgment, and select from various methods and procedures to prioritize and manage tasks.

• Capability to communicate and engage with individuals at different management levels, both in person and via telephone.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Capacity to work under time constraints and efficiently for extended periods to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including computers, phones, fax machines, copiers, printers, and other related media and information devices.

• Detail-oriented.

• Possess an excellent attitude, courteous and professional demeanor, and be an enthusiastic team player.

• Local candidates only.

• Must comply with applicable environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures while maintaining necessary competencies, training, skills, and abilities.

• Upon acceptance of an offer, may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or a fit-for-duty physical examination.

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or Juris Doctor (JD) Law Degree.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.

• Paid time off.