Paralegal Specialist

About the Position: The incumbent will support agency counsel on complex issues impacting organizational operations and legal compliance. The position requires rigorous document review and management, research, analysis, writing, sound judgement, and professional discretion to deliver robust litigation support and practical legal solutions.

With substantial independence, provides litigation support to agency counsel by assisting with investigations, conducting document review and management, conducting research, preparing comprehensive written analysis and drafting for attorney review.

Coordinates agency's efforts to address complex disputes and appeals before the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, FSIP, OSC, agency grievance processes, and federal courts by providing comprehensive technical and logistical support.

Maintains case-tracking systems to ensure full compliance with filing deadlines and statutory procedures.

Summarizes witness interviews, depositions, and meetings; interprets, develops, and synthesizes complex technical data and supporting material.

Participates in all phases of discovery including identifying discovery needs, drafting requests, and reviewing materials for responsiveness and privilege in coordination with agency counsel.

Assists the Senior Agency Ethics Counselor in administering the ethics program in matters involving employee standards of conduct and ethics. Manages annual influx of financial disclosure reports and ethics training requirements.

Preserves and catalogs legal opinions and historical records, coordinates office technology tools, and collaborates across paralegal networks.