Paralegal/Legal Assistant II - OVW

Paralegal/Legal Assistant II - OVW CGI Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW), DOJ, Washington, DC. As part of our team, you'll perform legal support and program management to streamline OVW's operations and ensure compliance with legal standards. Your future duties and responsibilities include: reviewing, analyzing, redacting, and preparing FOIA responses using advanced FOIA expertise; identifying exempt materials, recommending redaction strategies, and ensuring legal sufficiency of FOIA productions; conducting complex legal research on FOIA and case law and providing written analyses to OVW attorneys; interviewing custodians, documenting findings, and recommending further inquiry as needed; preparing reports summarizing conclusions and suggested actions; managing and improving OVW's FOIA file system—including electronic architecture and workflow processes; maintaining and organizing FOIA documentation, records for litigation matters, and tracking systems; serving as a technical expert in DOJ e-discovery platforms, refining search methodologies, and analyzing results; supporting OVW attorneys by preparing materials for correspondence, briefings, and reviews; planning and evaluating projects that support OVW's legal and program functions; developing major reports and maintaining databases for legal operations and technical award tracking; and coordinating with DOJ, federal agencies, and external partners regarding legal matters, and preparing materials for leadership engagements. Required qualifications to be successful in this role include: U.S. citizenship required; experience as an administrative assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, program assistant, customer service role, or related field; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); excellent written and communication skills; and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Moderate Risk Public Trust Security Clearance. Hourly rate: $43.77/hour. Skills: Customer Service & Support, Legal concept knowledge. What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.