Temporary Paralegal / Legal Assistant III -- This will be a 6-12 week assignment

Location:

Morgantown, WV Job Type:

Full-Time, Temporary/Contract (will consider part-time as well)

Work Arrangement:

Remote Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30

PM Pay:

$35.06 p/hr We are seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant for a temporary contract assignment supporting a government-related legal program.

Responsibilities:

Process and track formal information/document requests Research and locate responsive records Review, organize, and analyze large volumes of documents Prepare draft responses and correspondence Redact confidential information and PII using Adobe Acrobat Pro Maintain accurate case files and databases Communicate with internal and external contacts Track deadlines and prepare status updates Handle confidential information with discretion

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field preferred 5+ years of office, administrative, legal, or related experience Paralegal, legal assistant, records management, compliance, or government experience preferred Excellent grammar, proofreading, and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro Experience with case or document management systems preferred FOIA experience is a plus, but not required This is a remote position, but candidates must be local to the Morgantown, WV area. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the assignment and next steps.

Pay:

Up to $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Morgantown, WV 26505