Paralegal/Legal Assistant I

Paralegal/Legal Assistant I

Bremerton, WA - Onsite

EnProVera is seeking a Paralegal I to support the US Navy Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP). This position will work closely with the Disability Evaluation System (DES) Counsel Program Manager (PM), DES Counsel Program Administrative Officer, and attorneys, and program paralegals and will be assigned related duties as required. The Contractor must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks, able to work with diverse people, work independently, and carry a heavy workload.

Basic Position Responsibilities:

• Directly supports all DESCP attorneys in the representation of DESCP clients processing through the DES. Incumbent utilizes knowledge of the Department of the Navy (DON) Correspondence Manual and appropriate reporting formats to review and recommend corrections and additions to correspondence, memorandums, and pleadings.
• Experience supporting attorneys with legal research, case analysis, and document preparation
• Strong knowledge of legal writing, correspondence, and formatting standards
• Ability to research and interpret federal laws, regulations, and legal precedents
• Experience drafting legal memoranda, briefs, and case summaries with accurate citations
• Proficiency using legal research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate facts and recommend courses of action
• Experience managing case files, documentation, and legal records
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including attorneys, clients, and external agencies
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, deadlines, and multiple cases simultaneously
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Ability to support client intake, communications, and administrative tasks in a legal environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting

Required Skills and Experience:

• Paralegal Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate (At least 3-years of experience as a paralegal may be substituted for the degree/certificate requirement).
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as Adobe and the internet-based file sharing program DOD SAFE.
• Experience using online legal research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.
• Experience performing substantive legal analysis, communicating the issue(s), and applying the legal research in clear and concise oral or written form.
• Experience using case management systems.
• Experience preparing and organizing case exhibits.
• Demonstrated ability to convey written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Job Location:

Bremerton, WA - Boone Rd, Bremerton, WA 98312

About Us: EnProVera offers a competitive salary, paid time off including government holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package. Every associate is highly valued, and it is deeply ingrained that EnProVera only exists and is successful because of its great people. Without the great people, EnProVera is nothing but a name.

Job Availability:

As positions come open, we will be advertising them on our website for you to review and apply if you feel you are qualified. EnProVera seeks to hire and give preference to Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, and Native Americans.

EnProVera pledges to treat every associate and applicant with dignity and respect. EnProVera will hire, place, transfer, promote, recruit, advertise, solicit for employment, treat during employment, pay, and otherwise compensate, select for training, layoff, or discharge associates without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. We endeavor to make our application process accessible to all users. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact humanresources@enprovera.com for assistance.

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