Legal Support Specialist I​/II​/III; Germantown, MD; Idaho Falls

Legal Support Specialist I/II/III (Germantown, MD; Idaho Falls, ; ...)

Legal Support Specialist I/II/III Full/Part Time | Telework/Onsite | Idaho Falls, ;
Germantown, MD;
Washington, D.C.

Join a mission-driven Legal Support team providing essential administrative and technical support to the Office of Chief Counsel. This team plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes, assisting attorneys, managing sensitive information, and supporting high-priority projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven environment and gain experience in federal legal support operations.

• Preparing reports for management as needed, including gathering, analyzing, organizing, and presenting information in a logical and professional manner.
• Reviewing data and documents to identify items requiring attention and bringing them to management’s awareness.
• Maintaining and organizing word processing files, spreadsheets, databases, and other software files to support attorneys and management.
• Organizing and maintaining departmental files and records in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Collecting, disseminating, storing, and distributing program/project information in a timely and thorough manner.
• Supporting communications, information distribution, and performance reporting to ensure project and program objectives are met.

• Maintaining legal files and records.
• Preparing basic legal correspondence.
• Assisting with meeting logistics and scheduling.
• Performing quality checks on project content.

• Assist attorneys with case preparation and research.
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage exhibits, files, and records for legal cases.
• Compile and analyze data for litigation and administrative reviews.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the legal team.

• Assist attorneys with complex case evaluation, development, and litigation.
• Prepare and review a wide array of legal documents.
• Conduct detailed legal research and data analysis.
• Manage ethics records and financial disclosure reporting.
• Act as backup for OCC counsel at personal security hearings.
• Assist with intern programs or other specialized initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED + 1‑year relevant experience.
• Some college coursework in legal studies or a related field is desirable.

• Associate’s degree in legal studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field + 3 years relevant experience.
• Professional certification (e.g., Paralegal Certificate) preferred.
• Level II requires ability to obtain or maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or related field + 5 years relevant experience.
• Professional certification (e.g., ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate) highly desirable.
• Expert proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis Nexis).
• Advanced knowledge of federal legal processes, administrative law, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FOIA/PA, OGE Form 450).
• Level III requires DOE Q security clearance.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, health savings account, health advocates, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan, as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment that promotes a work/life balance!

To Apply:

VCI offers a team‑oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically.