Overview CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks.CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.Base pay range $50,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yrEmployment details Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: LegalResponsibilities Conduct searches and analyze result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen for privilege or FOIA exemptionsRedact and code responsive documentsPerform legal researchDraft legal documentsQualifications Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of studyAt least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is helpfulExperience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desiredExperience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requestsDemonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; ability to apply exemptionsBasic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation to cite-check motions and memoranda; experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and WestlawExcellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and related hardwareBasic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resourcesAbility to deliver high-quality work under pressureAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to work independentlyAbility to obtain a government security clearancePreferred qualifications Two years of experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and taggingTwo years of experience processing FOIA requests for Federal agenciesFluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responsesOur Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.Over the past seven years, we've grown our government contracting portfolio and built valuable partnerships by upholding honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best quality to our clients.Benefits Health, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401kFlexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and observance of state/federal holidaysContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: info@cgsfederal.com#CJJob details Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) by 2xGet notified about new Paralegal jobs in Charlotte, NC.Charlotte, NC salary ranges from various postings:Charlotte, NC $60,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week agoCharlotte, NC $50,000.00-$60,000.00 1 month agoCharlotte, NC $45,000.00-$55,000.00 3 weeks agoCharlotte, NC $54,809.00-$75,363.00 2 months agoCharlotte, NC $45,000.00-$55,000.00 1 week agoCharlotte, NC $60,000.00-$80,000.00 1 day agoCharlotte, NC $50,000.00-$65,000.00 2 months agoCharlotte, NC $58,000.00-$68,000.00 4 weeks agoCharlotte, NC $68,000.00-$95,000.00 4 weeks agoCharlotte, NC $37,000.00-$43,000.00 19 hours agoParalegal (Top Secret Clearance Required) Charlotte, NC $83,545.00-$107,415.00 1 week agoCharlotte, NC $80,000.00-$90,000.00 6 days agoCharlotte, NC $68,000.00-$90,000.00 4 days agoCharlotte, NC $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks agoCharlotte, NC $65,357.76-$94,405.65 2 months agoCharlotte, NC $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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