Paralegal with Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2002, Centre Law and Consulting is a certified Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Tysons, VA. Centre Law & Consulting (www.centrelawgroup.com) is both a law firm representing federal government contractors and a company that also provides services to the federal government. Our innovative approach as both a law firm and a federal contractor has put us at the forefront of the industry for over 20 years.

Centre Law & Consulting is seeking a Paralegal with Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Establish and maintain files and track case information. Typical tasks may include:

• Serving as the primary custodian of case materials, including grand jury subpoena and search warrant returns; manage case files (including, e.g., correspondence, pleadings, witness files, subject matter files), organizing evidence, conducting and investigative materials, conduct searches, accessing and reviewing case data—including but not limited to the use of litigation and data management software.
• Tracking and generally managing the flow of documents and other investigative, litigation or case-related materials—whether with respect to discovery, incoming productions, subpoena and search warrant returns, translations, filter reviews, prudential reviews, or documents to/from other agencies and third parties—to include, but not be limited to, grand jury, intelligence, compliance, and other investigative materials.
• Monitoring public inboxes, interagency data repositories, pulling case information and documents, and saving to NSD case management systems, monitoring, and tracking agreements and related deliverables, and providing support to attorneys performing review, compliance, and oversight activities.

2.Assist in investigations, pre-indictment resolutions, and litigation (including discovery). Typical tasks include:

• Liaising with NSD’s Litigation Support Services and section data management professionals with respect to uploading, organizing, filtering, reviewing, and transferring or producing documents and electronically stored information. 
• Assisting with grand jury coordination.
• Conducting internet and other open-source research.
• Performing document review in NSD case management systems, inter-agency records systems, and/or eDiscovery platforms, such as Relativity and Ever law, and flagging pertinent documents for attorneys.
• Assisting with preparations for trial and other court appearances, grand jury and other presentations, proffers, witness interviews, training sessions, and any other meetings, including, e.g., by organizing and preparing exhibits, attachments, binders, indexes, and tables of contents.
• Providing in-court support as required—whether by operating trial software, assisting with the management of witnesses (including scheduling and travel), or performing administrative tasks.

3.Prepare legal and other documents, correspondence, and related materials, and review written work product. Typical tasks may include:

• Assisting with research, writing, and related tasks—e.g., by creating first drafts of documents such as memos, subpoenas, and discovery cover letters, at the direction of NSD attorneys.
• Conducting cite-checking for case and court filings and legal memoranda, proofreading and formatting complex and various legal documents.
• Prepares various draft compliance and enforcement documents, pre-inspection documentation, and preparation of various legal action memoranda.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education: Four-year bachelor’s degree required. Recent graduates are preferred.

Experience: Related experience working with a federal or state legal entity or private law firm. Highly organized candidates, who show excellent attention to detail, are technologically savvy, possess strong analytical skills, and work well in teams.

Certification: Paralegal Certificate is not required. Experience can be substituted for certification.

Place of Performance

The primary place of performance will be at the NSD, Robert F. Kennedy Justice Building, 950

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530 and 175 N Street, NE, 3 Constitution Square NE,

Washington, DC 20530.

SECURITY CLASSIFIED

Contractor personnel working on this contract require a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and U.S. Citizenship.

To apply please submit your cover letter and resume to sdahal@centrelawgroup.com.

Centre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities based on Individual merit and qualifications. In compliance with the latest Executive Orders, we ensure a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Centre does not engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin. Our policies are designed to promote merit-based opportunities and inclusiveness. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Centre also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, as well as for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This includes accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Our company strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who engage in protected activities, such as reporting or opposing discrimination or harassment, participating in the EEO process, requesting reasonable accommodations, or exercising any appeal or grievance rights provided by law. We provide training to all employees on recognizing and preventing retaliation in the workplace.