Intelligence Federal is a fast-growing federal contracting company seeking a Paralegal to support our contract with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). This role supports FEMA attorneys with case planning, legal research, document preparation, and litigation support. The Paralegal role will assist with gathering and analyzing information, drafting legal documents and correspondence, preparing for trial, and providing administrative support throughout the case lifecycle.
Location: Onsite in Washington DC
This is a full time position and eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal. We an excellent benefits package, PTO, and our 401(k) with a company match. Our company was voted one of the Best Places to Work in Washington, DC by the Washington Business Journal.
JOB DUTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Work closely with lawyers, staff, and stakeholders to screen files for completeness, proper jurisdiction, and other elements
- 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
- Review and build cases files. Interview witnesses
- Docket new appeals in the electronic case filing system and/or e-filing system
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust or higher level clearance. Preference will be given to those who already have Public Trust or higher level government experience.
- Must be authorized to work in the US
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION CRITERIA
- Must be willing to commute to the DC office as required
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 3+ years of relevant paralegal experience
- 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
- Experience with Case Management Software
- 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
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of relevant paralegal experience
- Ability to conduct factual and legal research
- Knowledge of paralegal methods, practices, and procedures
- Proficiency in litigation discovery software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Adobe PDF
- Experience with case management software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust or higher clearance
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be willing to commute to the Washington, DC office
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.
