Job Requirements
Fort Meade, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$85,447 - $158,322
Job Description
Duties
NSA OGC Paralegals perform substantive legal work under the supervision of an Attorney.
The responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal include:
- Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information in which the work requires legal skills.
- Conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Agency
- Assisting in preparing for and attending administrative dispute resolution and/or settlement discussions, hearings, interviewing and coordinating witnesses, managing evidence, case dockets and discovery, and drafting legal documents.
- Maintaining legal files and various software applications to extract legal information to compile reports.
- Preparing reports to Congress and other government agencies.
- Managing functions and responsibilities of special projects/programs within the Office of General Counsel under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney.
- Advising management on project/program matters, offer recommendations, and provide liaison to clients as required.
The responsibilities of a Technology, Research, and Intellectual Property Paralegal include:
- Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information.
- Analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative/judicial decisions, opinions/rulings on Agency programs.
- Conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Agency.
- Drafting legal documents and coordinating with inventors and clients.
- Maintaining legal files and various software applications to extract legal information to compile reports.
- Preparing reports to Congress and other government agencies.
- Managing functions and responsibilities of special projects/programs within the Office of General Counsel under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney.
- Advising management on project/program matters, offering recommendations, and providing liaison to clients as required.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be in a legal function (for example, internship with a government office or legal firm, using legal research tools, working with litigation or legislation, or working as a legal aid, paralegal, or similar work role).
SENIOR
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Education
A degree in any field is acceptable.
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $85,447 - $158,322 (Senior)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
NSA OGC Paralegals perform substantive legal work under the supervision of an Attorney.
The responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal include:
- Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information in which the work requires legal skills.
- Conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Agency
- Assisting in preparing for and attending administrative dispute resolution and/or settlement discussions, hearings, interviewing and coordinating witnesses, managing evidence, case dockets and discovery, and drafting legal documents.
- Maintaining legal files and various software applications to extract legal information to compile reports.
- Preparing reports to Congress and other government agencies.
- Managing functions and responsibilities of special projects/programs within the Office of General Counsel under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney.
- Advising management on project/program matters, offer recommendations, and provide liaison to clients as required.
The responsibilities of a Technology, Research, and Intellectual Property Paralegal include:
- Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information.
- Analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative/judicial decisions, opinions/rulings on Agency programs.
- Conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Agency.
- Drafting legal documents and coordinating with inventors and clients.
- Maintaining legal files and various software applications to extract legal information to compile reports.
- Preparing reports to Congress and other government agencies.
- Managing functions and responsibilities of special projects/programs within the Office of General Counsel under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney.
- Advising management on project/program matters, offering recommendations, and providing liaison to clients as required.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be in a legal function (for example, internship with a government office or legal firm, using legal research tools, working with litigation or legislation, or working as a legal aid, paralegal, or similar work role).
SENIOR
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Education
A degree in any field is acceptable.
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $85,447 - $158,322 (Senior)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
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