Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Washington Navy Yard
Washington DC
EnProVera is seekinga Paralegal I to support the US Navy Disability Evaluation System Counsel Program (DESCP).This positionwill 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:
- Support attorneys in representing service members in the Disability Evaluation System (DES).
- Draft and review legal documents including memoranda pleadings and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research including but not limited to:
- Interpreting Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy regulations.
- Analyzing federal and state laws relevant to disability evaluations.
- Researching case law precedents using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Reviewing Veterans Affairs (VA) policies and procedures.
- Prepare legal analyses and written briefs summarizing facts legal issues and recommended actions.
- Manage case files organize exhibits and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate logistics including scheduling appointments managing calendars and arranging travel.
- Assist with client intake interviews and witness preparation.
- Create reports and presentations for training and outreach using Microsoft Office tools.
- Use case management systems and support administrative functions like mail handling and phone coverage.
RequiredSkillsandExperience:
- Paralegal Associates degree or Paralegal certificate (At least 3-years of experience as a paralegal may be substituted for the degree/certificate requirement).
- Strong skill set in time management and complex scheduling.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maximum accountability.
- 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 working with a geographically separated team that may include remote members.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients as well as external stakeholders.
- Ability to work as a team member and work effectively with diverse people.
- Demonstrated awareness of and value for cultural competence.
- Physical ability to stoop kneel bend use a computer and perform light lifting.
- Personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Federal regulations prohibit the use of any controlled substances and alcoholic beverages while Contractor employees are working on Federal property or in Federal installations. Contractor personnel shall be made aware of these requirements prior to placement. Inappropriate conduct and/or substance abuse will not be tolerated. The Contractor will be responsible for removing any individual violating these provisions from the government facility and taking other actions as appropriate. The DES Counsel Program Manager may request removal of a contractor employee for improper conduct. A security violation will require immediate removal.
Job Location:
Washington Navy Yard Washington DC (1250 10th St S.E. STE 1400 Washington Navy Yard DC 20374)
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.
We have additional postings on some of our partner contract sites including positions in the Washington D.C. and Mid-Atlantic area. If you would like more information send your resume and an email telling us about yourself to:.
EEO is the Law
Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
#CJ
Employment Type
Full-Time
