Paralegal - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Responsibilities

NSA OGC Paralegals perform substantive legal work that would otherwise be performed by an Attorney. The responsibilities of a Paralegal include: - Developing and maintaining methods to obtain, process, disseminate, catalog, and summarize information in which the work requires legal skills. - 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 - Assisting in preparing for and attending administrative dispute resolution and/or settlement discussions, hearings, interviewing and coordinating witnesses, managing evidence 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.

Job Summary

The NSA Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly motivated, accomplished paralegals to assist OGC attorneys in protecting NSA's interests concerning the legal and regulatory authorities, requirements, entitlements, obligations and oversight requirements under which the Agency operates. Paralegals working in NSA OGC apply their expertise, skills, and education to solve a variety of challenges 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 as you work with other top caliber professionals at the highest levels of the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. ENTRY Entry is with a high school diploma or GED and no experience. Experience in a legal or policy function (e.g. internship with a government office or legal firm, working as a legal aid, litigation, legislation, and paralegal) is desired. Paralegal Certification from a recognized accredited US program is required. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in Legal Studies, Pre-Law, or Criminal Justice is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must be in a legal or policy function (e.g., internship with a government office or legal firm, working as a legal aid, litigation, legislation, and paralegal). Paralegal Certification from a recognized accredited US program is required. DoD or IC experience is preferred. 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. Degree in Legal Studies, Pre-Law, or Criminal Justice is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must be in a legal or policy function (e.g., internship with a government office or legal firm, working as a legal aid, litigation, legislation, and paralegal). Paralegal Certification from a recognized accredited US program is required. Experience in the DoD or IC and practicing in a subject matter related to the position in which the candidate is applying is preferred.

Competencies

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and who possesses strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytic, interpersonal skills, and is: - motivated - detail-oriented - customer and results oriented - able to adjust to changing situational requirements - able to build relationships across the Agency and with external stakeholders - able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables Experience and knowledge of law in one or more of the following areas is required: - intelligence operations - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Claims - information security - telecommunications - security matters - legislation - employment/personnel issues - ethics