Intelligence Federal is a respected government contractor and seeks a Paralegal with military justice/court experience for an opportunity to support the Office of Military Commissions. This team will support the federal government attorneys with substantial and important work. This is a fully onsite position working in Alexandria, VA. Travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba will be required for up to three (3) weeks at a time to assist with court proceedings. To be considered, you must have previous military or JAG paralegal experience in a courtroom setting and an active or recently expired federal clearance.
This is a full-time opportunity and eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal. Our company was named one of the Best Places to Work in 2024 by the Washington Business Journal.
JOB DUTIES:- Perform substantive and procedural legal work to support attorneys and staff.
- Assist attorneys and investigators in preparing for hearings, legal discussions briefings, and meetings on various legal matters.
- Conduct and assist in factual and legal research for each investigation.
- Draft legal documents such as correspondence, complaints, and legal briefs.
- Schedule interviews, hearings, witnesses, depositions, and other related discussions.
- Investigate claims or potential cases. Review facts and interview witnesses.
- Perform court reporting and/or other paralegal support duties during trials
- Other paralegal duties as assigned
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. (If you currently have a Secret level clearance, we are open to sponsoring an upgraded clearance.)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal in a military and/or JAG environment. (Due to the strict requirements of the position, we cannot consider applicants without this experience. Please make sure this experience is clear on your resume.)
- Must be willing to travel for up to 3 weeks at a time to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Must be a fast typist and willing to do court reporting and transcription work
- Must exhibit a high level of discretion and personal decorum
- Ability to conduct factual and legal research.
- Knowledge of Paralegal Methods, Practices, and Procedures.
- Proficient in litigation discovery software and MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
John J. Yim & Associates, LLC DBA Intelligence Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
- Active or recently expired federal clearance
- At least 2 years of military or JAG paralegal experience in a courtroom setting
- Willingness to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for up to three weeks at a time
- Fast typing ability and willingness to perform court reporting and transcription
- High discretion and personal decorum
- Ability to conduct factual and legal research
- Knowledge of paralegal methods, practices, and procedures
- Proficiency with litigation discovery software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
What We Do
Intelligence Federal is a fast-growing federal contracting company that specializes in providing comprehensive legal and advisory services, investigations and enforcement support, and technology expertise for federal agencies. The firm focuses on delivering high-quality professional services, including all facets of legal and advisory support and technical expertise, ensuring that federal agencies have the specialized capabilities required to manage investigations and enforcement efforts effectively.
