Job Title: Paralegal
Posted by: Central Intelligence Agency on May 13, 2022
Location:
McLean , VAJob Description:
About the Job:
As a Paralegal for CIA, you will provide case management, legal research, case-cite verification, blue book citations, and general paralegal support to the Office of General Counsel. You will support legal issues relating to foreign intelligence, counterintelligence activities, and both civil and criminal litigation.
Who You’ll Work With:
At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.
What You’ll Get:
Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.
As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.
Minimum Qualifications:
Paralegal certificates or degree from an ABA-approved school
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Broad range of experience in the legal profession as a working paralegal
Legal research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and PACER
Ability to research, analyze, and organize effectively
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
What You’ll Need to Apply:
Resume
Unofficial paralegal transcripts
Three (3) legal references with full names and contact information
To apply, find this position at https://www.cia.gov/careers
A cover letter specifying your qualifications. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.
As a Paralegal for CIA, you will provide case management, legal research, case-cite verification, blue book citations, and general paralegal support to the Office of General Counsel. You will support legal issues relating to foreign intelligence, counterintelligence activities, and both civil and criminal litigation.
Who You’ll Work With:
At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.
What You’ll Get:
Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.
As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.
Minimum Qualifications:
Paralegal certificates or degree from an ABA-approved school
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Broad range of experience in the legal profession as a working paralegal
Legal research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and PACER
Ability to research, analyze, and organize effectively
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
What You’ll Need to Apply:
Resume
Unofficial paralegal transcripts
Three (3) legal references with full names and contact information
To apply, find this position at https://www.cia.gov/careers
A cover letter specifying your qualifications. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.
Education Level:
Associates degree
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience
HR. Website URL:
https://www.cia.gov/careers
Security Clearance:
None
Travel Requirements:
Light
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About Central Intelligence Agency
The CIA is an independent agency, responsible to the President through the DCI, and accountable to the American people through the intelligence oversight committees of the U.S. Congress. CIA's mission is to support the President, the National Security Council, and all officials who make and execute the U.S. national security policy by: Providing accurate, comprehensive, and timely foreigh intelligence on national security topics; and Conducting counterintelligence activities, special activities, and other functions related to foreign intelligence and national security, as directed by the President.
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