# PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Hiring organization: [Washington Headquarters Services](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/washington-headquarters-services)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ff8cd609-a78b-4d1c-a984-8585fa828fa8

Listed on Washington Headquarters Services's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Salary: 85447 – 133142 USD per year

## Summary

This federal paralegal role supports military commissions defense teams in Washington, handling discovery management, legal research, document preparation, and trial logistics. It suits candidates with paralegal experience or relevant legal education who are comfortable working in a defense-oriented government environment and can handle classified information.

_Our summary, not Washington Headquarters Services's wording._

## Skills named

Legal Research

## Required

- One year of paralegal experience at GS-9 level or equivalent (for GS-11 entry)
- Knowledge of court rules for Trial Judiciary, CMCR, DC District and Circuit Courts
- Ability to assist with legal research and document analysis
- Ability to handle classified information
- Graduate education in law-related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience

## Nice to have

- Experience processing broad-range defense paralegal duties
- Experience maintaining case file databases
- Experience with pre-trial and trial preparation
- Independent judgment in case preparation strategy

Apply on Washington Headquarters Services's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891532300