Paralegal - Experienced Level (Maryland)

Summary

The NSA Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly motivated paralegals to assist OGC attorneys in protecting NSA's interests in the areas of litigation, technology, research, and intellectual property. Paralegals working in NSA OGC apply their expertise, skills, and/or education to solve a variety of challenges, some of which are not found in the private sector or at any other government agency. You will have the opportunity to make a global impact on a daily basis.

Duties

• NSA OGC Paralegals perform substantive legal work under the supervision of an Attorney. The responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal include: - Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information in which the work requires legal skills. - Conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Agency - Assisting in preparing for and attending administrative dispute resolution and/or settlement discussions, hearings, interviewing and coordinating witnesses, managing evidence, case dockets and discovery, and drafting legal documents. - Maintaining legal files and various software applications to extract legal information to compile reports. - Preparing reports to Congress and other government agencies. - Managing functions and responsibilities of special projects/programs within the Office of General Counsel under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney. - Advising management on project/program matters, offer recommendations, and provide liaison to clients as required. The responsibilities of a Technology, Research, and Intellectual Property Paralegal include: - Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information. - Analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative/judicial decisions, opinions/rulings on Agency programs. - Conducting research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Agency. - Drafting legal documents and coordinating with inventors and clients. - Maintaining legal files and various software applications to extract legal information to compile reports. - Preparing reports to Congress and other government agencies. - Managing functions and responsibilities of special projects/programs within the Office of General Counsel under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney. - Advising management on project/program matters, offering recommendations, and providing liaison to clients as required.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Relevant experience must be in a legal function (for example, internship with a government office or legal firm, using legal research tools, working with litigation or legislation, or working as a legal aid, paralegal, or similar work role). SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Education

A degree in any field is acceptable.

How to apply

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1262449