Paralegal

Job overview

The Paralegal role is onsite in Portsmouth, VA, with compensation of $70,000–$80,000 per year. Contact Government Services, LLC supports government attorneys and legal staff with legal and administrative services, contributing to its work to address government challenges. The role exists to help legal teams manage matters efficiently through research, case-file and deadline tracking, document preparation, and litigation and hearing support. It also provides client-facing and office support so attorneys can focus on legal analysis and case strategy.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, PACER, and other resources
• analyze and summarize case law, records, and evidence
• assist with investigations and case strategy
• organize case files and track deadlines
• prepare legal and administrative documents for attorney review
• support trials and administrative hearings
• serve as an initial contact for clients and visitors
• perform notary services
• assist with law library and legal office administration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal

portsmouth va

contact government services

full-time

onsite

legal research

case management

document drafting

litigation support

administrative hearings

lexisnexis

secret clearance

$70k–$80k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• state and federal holidays.

Why this role

Requires an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a similar field, at least three years of paralegal experience, and U.S. citizenship. Must obtain Virginia Notary Public status within 90 days of contract start and possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Benefits listed include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and state and federal holidays.

About the employer

Contact Government Services, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Legal Services. Sector: 54.