Paralegal Specialist

Job Title

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. The individual selected for this position will...

Duties

The following duties are expected for this position:

1. Research cited authorities in party filings; use standard citators to validate and analyze case law and secondary sources; assess validity, applicability, and precedential value; draft concise summaries and recommended actions; and escalate novel or anomalous issues consistent with agency guidance.
2. Review and edit legal documents for conformance with applicable laws, rules, and agency procedures; verify citation accuracy; ensure overall document quality; and apply updates resulting from changes in statutes, regulations, and procedural rules.
3. Receive and take interlocutory action on stipulated and uncontested motions; grant routine extensions of time within delegated authority; and draft orders on non-dispositive matters, preparing recommendations on suspensions or consolidations for attorney review where warranted.
4. Manage case files and dockets by receiving, reviewing, and docketing evidence and testimony; ensuring the completeness and accuracy of records; correcting identified deficiencies; and preparing records for the summary judgment, oral hearing, and decision stages.
5. Examine and process ex parte appeals by verifying ripeness and formalities; instituting appeals within delegated authority; and taking interlocutory actions during the appeal (e.g., suspension, disposal, or remand) in accordance with agency guidance.
6. Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders to explain routine procedural requirements; prepare periodic status updates and reports on actions, case types, and case status; and contribute to team cross training and process improvement activities within established guidelines.