Paralegal (Litigation)

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC a management consulting practice based out of Alexandria VA, is seeking a qualified and available Litigation Support Specialist to support a  Federal client in Washington D.C. The position is full-time, and long-term.

SCOPE: To provide Legal Support services to the VA that aids customers in searching and retrieving, obtaining, case data input of and presenting evidence or materials for legal matters. Services, products, and solutions include, but are not limited to eDiscovery, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeals, legal hold, document acquisition, document preparation and organization, data extraction from forensic images, document analysis, technical support, EAJA processing, records retention processing tasks, and general project management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Open and develop a case file for each appeal from an initial agency decision on requests for the release or amendment of agency records.
• Conduct research and coordinate with the custodian of the records to obtain responsive information.
• Notes and corrects case file deficiencies (e.g., missing documents, inconsistent material, leads not investigated) before sending the case recommendation for affirmation, denial, or remand, reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to support decisions.
• Gather, sort, classify and interpret data from various sources, including information gathering interviews with persons familiar with the case, as necessary to gain a fuller understanding or what has transpired during the original investigation.
• Specifically identify what information/documents were initially requested.
• Provide a chronology of steps taken by the program office to process the request, including how the search was conducted (i.e. what systems/records were searched and how they were searched, including what terms were used).
• Determine whether the search was reasonable based upon what courts have required in relevant case law.
• Conduct a line-by-line review of the record and determine whether any exemptions/exceptions cited by the VA FOIA/PA Officers were appropriate.
• Audit EAJA cases for accuracy and enter relevant data into databases for subsequent reporting requirements.
• Analyze litigation records to determine record retention requirements. Inventories and prepares litigation records for archives as appropriate, coordinating with relevant VA organizations to effectuate disposition.
• Maintains a wide variety of litigation records using computer software applications such as Microsoft Word or Excel to create spreadsheets and perform word processing.
• Enters data in OGC databases and SharePoint pages and maintains lists, data, and other electronic information.
• Coordinate and support VA Risk Managers in the electronic case database management system for litigation involving Federal Tort Claims and case organization in the electronic case database management system.
• Coordinate and schedule pre-depositions, depositions, and other meetings as required.
• Receive and scan incoming and outgoing mail for assigned OGC organizational office and embeds communications in the OGC electronic time and case management system.
• Receive processes, and records intake on incoming cases and assignments related to VA accreditation and fee matters, reviews them for correct form and timeliness, enters and edits confidential and sensitive case information using the OGC electronic time and case management system(s), annotates case status records and establishes and tracks case deadlines and follow ups.
• Monitor and update open cases on a regular basis, utilizing various electronic systems in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Processing all routine actions and communications involved in case; and closes out tasks and cases when complete.
• Screens for and responds to routine written and verbal communications from customers and stakeholders.
• Complete non-complex routine case assignments, including assignments where services can be delivered by following established instructions, checklists, template, or form-based documents, and/or guidance.
• Identify and resolve potential conflicts before they occur regarding agency responses.
• Coordinate with supervisors and staff to ensure the end of the product meets agency requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) 
• Experience/familiarity with eDiscovery
• Shall be competent in the Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro.
• Must be able to maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance
• Paralegal for personal injury experience is a Plus.
  

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem- solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Positive Attitude and professionalism.

ABOUT CAMEO

Cameo provides a competitive benefit package to its employees that is replete with training programs and continuous education features that few others even attempt to duplicate. Our packages are offered to all full-time exempt employees on day one* and they offer many standard features one would expect to find from an industry leader, the details of which are outlined in our handbook. Below is a highlight of our benefit offerings:

• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Medical Insurance - Multiple Nation-Wide Coverage Options
• Dental Insurance - 100% Employer covered for Employee
• Vision Insurance - 100% Employer covered for Employee
• Life Insurance Package - 100% covered by Employer
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Options
• Corporate Shopping Perks from TicketsatWork.com
• Employee Referral Bonus for Tough-to-Fill posts
• Free annual membership to professional organization of choice (i.e. NCMA, PMI)7

Job Types: Contract, Full-time