Paralegal 1 paralegal Certificate Required

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Paralegal 1 (Paralegal Certificate Required)
The candidate will involving the processing of Freedom of Information Act legal work, including coordinating document searches and collections, reviewing, and analyzing documents, and preparing responses to information requests or proofread draft document (currently approximately 500 pages long) for typos and to ensure consistent phrasing, language and formatting within the document. Add legal citations and cite check existing citations. Ensure legal references are correctly cited according to Bluebook requirements. Follow Federal Register guidelines and requirements. Ensure table of contents and internal cross-references are correct. Perform internet research to verify facts and include additional factual references. Ensure first reference to a term includes correct definition. Assist with redlining, other comparisons and formatting. Assist with comparing current draft to 2016 version. Assist with entering line edits from attorneys and economists as needed. Reviewing and processing incoming FOIA requests. Reviewing and redacting documents based on FOIA exemptions. Requires a paralegal certificate or a JD may be substituted with the approval of the COTR. 1 year or more of current litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Must have editing and proofreading skills for legal documents. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform legal research. Must have experience with cite checking and bluebooking. Must have editing and proofreading skills for legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision; and ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. Must be eligible for a Dept. Of Justice MBI security clearance. (U.S. Citizenship required.)

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