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Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV), established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD) is seeking Paralegals to provide the National Security Division (NSD), with services necessary for Paralegal services and a variety of legal assistance duties supporting management, attorneys, investigative case and litigation teams.

The location of this work is Washington, DC. Telecommuting is not an option. Eligibility for a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is needed for this role.

Responsibilities are but not limited to,

• Establish and maintain files and track case information.
  • Serving as the primary custodian of case materials, including grand jury subpoena and search warrant returns; manage case files (including, e.g., correspondence, pleadings, witness files, subject matter files), organizing evidence, conducting and investigative materials, conduct searches, accessing and reviewing case data擁ncluding but not limited to the use of eLitigation and data management software.
  • Tracking and generally managing the flow of documents and other investigative, litigation or case-related materials謡hether with respect to discovery, incoming productions, subpoena and search warrant returns, translations, filter reviews, prudential reviews, or documents to/from other agencies and third parties葉o include, but not be limited to, grand jury, intelligence, compliance, and other investigative materials.
  • Monitoring public inboxes, interagency data repositories, pulling case information and documents, and saving to NSD case management systems, monitoring, and tracking agreements and related deliverables, and providing support to attorneys performing review, compliance, and oversight activities.
• Assist in investigations, pre-indictment resolutions, and litigation (including discovery).
  • Liaising with NSD痴 Litigation Support Services and section data management professionals with respect to uploading, organizing, filtering, reviewing, and transferring or producing documents and electronically stored information.
  • Assisting with grand jury coordination.
  • Conducting internet and other open-source research.
  • Performing document review in NSD case management systems, inter-agency records systems, and/or eDiscovery platforms, such as Relativity and Everlaw, and flagging pertinent documents for attorneys.
  • Assisting with preparations for trial and other court appearances, grand jury and other presentations, proffers, witness interviews, training sessions, and any other meetings, including, e.g., by organizing and preparing exhibits, attachments, binders, indexes, and tables of contents.
  • Providing in-court support as required謡hether by operating trial software, assisting with the management of witnesses (including scheduling and travel), or performing administrative tasks.
• Prepare legal and other documents, correspondence, and related materials, and review written work product.
  • Assisting with research, writing, and related tasks容.g., by creating first drafts of documents such as memos, subpoenas, and discovery cover letters, at the direction of NSD attorneys.
  • Conducting cite-checking for case and court filings and legal memoranda; proofreading and formatting complex and various legal documents.
  • Prepares various draft compliance and enforcement documents, pre-inspection documentation, and preparation of various legal action memoranda.

Required:

• Education: Four-year bachelor痴 degree. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Experience: 2+ years work experience, experience working with a federal or state legal entity or private law firm required. A Paralegal Certificate is not required; experience can be substituted for certification.
• Clearance: Eligibility for a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. US Citizenship is required.
• Soft skills: Highly organized, attention to detail, technologically savvy, possess strong analytical skills, and works well in a team environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.