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Rubix Solutions

<div>Responsibilities
<ul><li>Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor</li><li>
Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines</li><li>
Performs complex legal research and Cite checking</li><li>
Synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use</li><li>
Reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation.</li><li>
Writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence</li><li>
Contact mostly with other Contractor staff, but occasional contact with trial staff may be required</li><li>
Some travel and trial support may be required</li></ul>
Requirements
<ul><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location</li><li>
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted 
</li><li>
At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful. Cite checking proficiency is required</li><li>
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support</li><li>
Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources</li><li>
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw</li><li>
Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems</li><li>
Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources</li><li>
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important</li></ul></div>

Senior Paralegal

CACI International

<div>Senior Paralegal
Job Category: Service Contract Act
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
* * * 
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice&rsquo;s mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. CACI is looking for candidates who are able to work in Washington, DC. Paralegal duties focus on litigation support in preparation for upcoming trials in the months ahead.
CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more! 
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will perform provide litigation services to include, but not limited to the following:<ul><li>
Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents, including subpoenas, notices of deposition, interrogatories, document requests, garnishments, and applications for writ of execution. These documents are drafted for review and approval of Assistant U.S. Attorneys prior to issue. Upon approval, processes the documents and performs necessary follow-up.</li><li>
Review and maintain inventory of documents and other materials produced pursuant to subpoena or other discovery requests.</li><li>
Conduct interviews or review depositions of debtors and witnesses to assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys in conducting financial litigation and collection; research, analyze and summarize relevant legal precedents for applicability to assigned cases.</li><li>
Use a variety of automated research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research the financial background of a debtor and the case.</li><li>
Prepare a variety of discovery-related documents, e.g. discovery letters, production logs, privilege logs, deposition lists and digests, by applying a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and application of practical litigative experience.</li><li>
Provide litigative case management and organizes cases by preparing and organizing discovery and exhibits. Notes deficiencies in case materials, g., missing documents, conflicting statements, and request further investigation by personnel to correct deficiencies, or personally conducts limited investigations.</li><li>
Maintain regular contact with the applicable federal agencies to ensure compliance with department-wide directives regarding financial litigation.</li><li>
Monitor the progress of pending cases and initiates action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared and submitted within established deadlines. Keeps appropriate staff members informed about the status of cases.</li><li>
Compile, organize, and index various discovery and evidence exhibits, and witness testimony. Works closely with FLU attorneys to ensure material is efficiently arranged.</li><li>
Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the Unit. Support assignments of this nature involve administrative support not of a strictly legal nature, but which typically involves automation support or other administrative subject-matter areas.</li><li>
The ability to use established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments. Reports may be of a recurring nature or of a special, one-time nature based on user information requirements.</li></ul> 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.</li><li>
At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year of experience in automated litigation support</li><li>
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.</li><li>
Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.</li><li>
Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.</li><li>
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.</li></ul><ul><li></li></ul>
________________________________________________________________________________________
What You Can Expect: 
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you&rsquo;ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer&rsquo;s missions and driven by a higher purpose &ndash; to ensure the safety of our nation. 
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You&rsquo;ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. 
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground &mdash; in your career and in our legacy. 
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range:
This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI&rsquo;s government contract for the work location. 
 
Minimum Required Hourly Wage:
$31.69 
There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.</div>

Ark Solutions

My name is Brajesh Roy and I'm a Lead CES(Candidate Evaluation Specialist) at ARK Solution Inc. I have an open position Law Clerk I for Washington, DC 20005 (Onsite) for one of our clients who is in need of a resource with your skill set. I&rsquo;ve attached my contact details as well as the job description below and would love to speak with you in further detail. If you&rsquo;re interested but can&rsquo;t speak &ndash; send me your updated resume, expected pay rate and a good time for us to speak. If you know of someone whom the role could be a good fit for, referrals are always welcome.Title: Law Clerk ILocation: Washington, DC 20005(Onsite)Duration: 5+ years ContractJob Description: Day-to-day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.</li><li>Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li>Extensive legal research (Westlaw, Lexis) experience and legal memoranda/correspondence writing (e.g., drafting stipulations for pro se litigants, amending court-submitted briefs), cite checking, coordinating with attorneys across several government agencies/components and related tasking.</li><li>Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.</li><li>Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.</li><li>Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.</li><li>Role also requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.</li></ul>Preferred Skills: <ul><li>Strong legal writing and legal research skills, ability to manage several cases simultaneously.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.</li></ul>Job Type: ContractPay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hourExpected hours: 8 per weekWork Location: In person

Law Clerk/Paralegal

Colonial Parking

<div>
 
 Company Description:
 
 Colonial Parking, Inc. (&ldquo;Colonial&rdquo;) is the premier parking management services company in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Colonial employs [850] employees and operates more than [350] parking facilities. More information about Colonial may be found on its website ( www.ecolonial.com ).
 
 
 
 Legal Department Description:
 
 TheLegal Department is a transaction-focused department with one attorney (General Counsel) and one Paralegal. The department is responsible for handling all legal matters for the company and works closely with executive leadership and all levels of management. Responsibilities include contract lifecycle management (drafting, reviewing, negotiating, renewing, reporting, etc.), enforcing corporate policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, advising on corporate strategy, mergers &amp; acquisitions, dispute resolution, and litigation management.
 
 
 
 Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 The majority of workload is transactional involving drafting/reviewing a wide variety of client contracts (such as management agreements, leases, RFPs, etc.) and ancillary contracts (such as vendor contracts, license agreements, work orders, MSAs, NDAs, etc.).
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 Serves as the lead attorney for daily contract needs working independently with all levels of management.
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 Provide legal analysis and guidance to grow the business and minimize risk.
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 Manage the company&rsquo;s intellectual property portfolio.
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 Research and monitor regulatory developments and manage awareness and compliance.
 </li>
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 Provide daily support to the General Counsel and executive leadership as needed.
 </li>
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 Be a trusted business partner with Operations and corporate departments.
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 Provide customized deliverables to advance the company&rsquo;s business plan and initiatives.
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 Resolve disputes and manage lawsuits with outside counsel as needed.
 </li>
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 Help business partners navigate company policies and procedures.
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 Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement efficient solutions.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Required Skills &amp; Qualities
 
 
 
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 Advanced decision-making and analytical skills. Solves problems with practical solutions.
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 Advanced writing skills &ndash; contract drafting, policy drafting, and correspondence.
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 Advanced communication skills &ndash; explain technical concepts and translate complex legalese into practical guidance for business teams.
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 Tenacious, dependable, and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team.
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 Leads by example, remains composed and focused under pressure, manages competing priorities, and meets deadlines with minimal oversight.
 
 
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 Required Education &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 Law degree and license to practice law in Washington, D.C.
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 3-5 years of transactional work experience in a law department or law firm.
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 Prefer experience with parking, real estate, property management, or leasing.
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</div>

Associate Counsel (Junior Legal Counsel)

Children's Hospital Association

<div>Job Description: 
Become a champion for children&rsquo;s health with a career at Children&rsquo;s Hospital Association. We serve with purpose and passion to help 220 member children&rsquo;s hospitals improve kids&rsquo; health and well-being.
Where You&rsquo;ll Work
This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office, two days optional remote work.
What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
This new position will play a key role in supporting board governance and legal operations across the organization. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and collaborating closely with the General Counsel, this Liaison is responsible for coordinating Board and Committee meetings, maintaining official records, ensuring compliance with governance policies, and facilitating communication among internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the Liaison assists with legal research, contract management, compliance filings, and litigation support.
BOARD GOVERNANCE
<ul><li>Supports administrative liaison functions to the board of trustees by scheduling annual and ad hoc governance meetings, taking and distributing minutes, facilitating annual conflict of interest disclosures, organizing and maintaining all governance documents, and other needs assigned.
</li><li>Supports Board and Committee meeting governance processes by managing the preparation, organization, and distribution of formal meeting materials, ensuring accurate and timely delivery aligned with legal and/or compliance requirements.
</li><li>Serves as primary liaison for the planning and execution of all in person Board and governance meetings and events. Coordinates and manages virtual meetings.
</li><li>Provides on-site support during Board and Committee meetings, ensuring materials, resolutions and governance-related deliverables are executed and documented appropriately.
</li><li>Maintains official corporate records, including meeting books and corporate governance files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulatory and internal standards.
</li><li>Coordinates legal aspects of governance-related projects from initiation through post-implementation, ensuring deliverables are met within scope and legal obligations are satisfied.
</li><li>Identifies, tracks, and escalates legal and compliance-related risks or project issues, offering resolution strategies in collaboration with General Counsel and governance leadership.
</li><li>Tracks and manages governance-related calendars and critical deadlines, such as meeting cycles, consent execution and compliance filings, to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
</li></ul>LEGAL SUPPORT
<ul><li>Engages cross-functionally across all organizational levels on corporate and compliance matters; additionally supports due diligence efforts and manages related project tasks as needed.
</li><li>Collaborates consistently with internal legal counsel and key stakeholders to deliver timely project updates, legal analyses, and supporting documentation.
</li><li>Serves as the record management lead, maintaining legal files and contract management systems, ensuring accurate documentation and version control.
</li><li>Drafts, reviews, and proposes contract modifications, legal correspondence, and other documents.
</li><li>Conducts legal research and summarizes findings for internal use.
</li><li>Supports the senior leadership team with corporate governance initiatives and legal projects, including preparing documentation, monitoring legal milestones, drafting project deliverables, supporting legal compliance and reporting efforts.
</li><li>Assists with compliance and regulatory filings (e.g., Secretary of State, IRS, etc.).
</li><li>Supports litigation preparation and management, including discovery and subpoena responses.
</li><li>Contributes to corporate projects, including process improvement, compliance initiatives, and legal operations enhancements.
</li><li>Supports general administrative functions, including document preparation, copying, filing and maintaining accurate contact lists for internal and external stakeholders such as legal counsel, directors, and finance leaders; ensures data integrity across multiple databases. 
</li></ul> 
Experience and Skills:
What You&rsquo;ll Bring to CHA
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
<ul><li>Associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree.
</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience providing operational support for Boards and/or other forms of corporate governance.
</li><li>Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program, preferred.
</li><li>Experience supporting a legal department.
</li><li>Strong understanding of legal terminology, contract structure, and governance framework.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Proven ability to establish a high degree of discretion, credibility, respect, and trust at all levels.
</li><li>Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills and willingness to take ownership of special projects and drive them to successful completion.
</li><li>Experience planning and supporting logistics for in-person and virtual meetings.
</li><li>Ability to travel up to 20%
</li></ul>Our Perks and Benefits:
<ul><li>Competitive total compensation package
</li><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance
</li><li>Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
</li><li>Hybrid working model
</li><li>Health Savings Account with company contribution
</li><li>Wellness program
</li><li>Paid time off and personal days
</li><li>9 paid holidays
</li><li>Paid Parental Leave
</li><li>DC Commuter benefits
</li><li>And more!
</li></ul>More About CHA
This pay range shown is a guideline. Min: $79,000 Max: $138,000 Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children&rsquo;s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children&rsquo;s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children&rsquo;s health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
From: Children's Hospital Association</div>

Paralegal & Board Liaison

TallentOra

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience. This is a dynamic opportunity for an attorney who enjoys a mix of client interaction, case management, and hands-on litigation work..Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independently manage litigation cases from start to finish.</li><li>Assist senior attorneys in ongoing cases.</li><li>Interview clients and screen new cases.</li><li>Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.</li><li>Handle extensive client communication and provide legal guidance throughout the process.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>Licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland or Virginia (multi-jurisdictional licensure is a plus).</li><li>Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Self-starter with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team.</li><li>Detail-oriented, with a proactive attitude towards case management.</li><li>A passion for client interaction and providing high-quality legal representation.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 - $98,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Doctorate (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Independently manage litigation cases from start to finish: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Interview clients and screen new cases: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Assist senior attorneys in ongoing cases: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>District of Columbia (DC Bar admission license) (Required)</li><li>Maryland (MD Bar admission license) (Required)</li><li>Virginia (VA Bar admission license) (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Junior Attorney (Litigation)

<div>Responsibilities
<ul><li>Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.</li><li>
Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents</li><li>
Summarizes depositions and other transcripts</li><li>
Maintains case files; performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery)</li><li>
Indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial</li><li>
Performs complex legal research and Cite checking</li><li>
Prepares exhibit cross-references</li><li>
Assists attorneys in courtroom</li><li>
Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria</li><li>
Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.</li><li>
Reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation.</li></ul>
Requirements
<ul><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.</li><li>
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted. 
</li><li>
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful. Cite checking proficiency is required.</li><li>
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.</li><li>
Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.</li><li>
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.</li><li>
Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.</li><li>
Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.</li><li>
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.</li></ul></div>

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