Paralegal Specialist - Washington, United States - National Aeronautics And Space Administration

Description

Summary

As a Paralegal Specialist you will provide administrative and operational support on a variety of legal matters. You will conduct research, maintain records, track actions, generate reports, provide document and case management and litigation support. Work may vary depending on the role and mission responsibilities of the Center at which assigned.

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Reviews, compiles and organizes complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials.
• Consults on and applies appropriate application of law/regulation to cases/discovery/ requests/depositions/lawsuits, etc.
• Maintains records management systems, and legal document databases. Tracks status of responses to client and external actions, and manages pending legal files to ensure implementation action is taken when required.
• Organizes and maintains technical and legal files, records, manuals, handbooks and other related materials.
• Prepares documents, responds to incoming actions, tracks, and ensures proper routing of high-level actions and policies through the use of electronic databases, receives telephone calls and visitors, and maintains attorney calendars.
• Supports and schedules meetings and events including periodic training, professional development, and business meetings.
• Works alongside attorney staff to prepare case files, prepare exhibits, draft documents in support of litigation, support office in all aspects of discovery requests to include electronic discovery, and assist in preliminary investigations.
• Uses Legal Files or similar documents and case management systems to retrieve and compile reports and assist attorneys in the practice of law.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.