Legal Project Assistant | 2 year contract

💰 $8,960 - $14,336 (Est.) 📍 Washington

Job Description

Qualifications
Excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain legal and/or federal government experience
Must be able to make at least a one year commitment
Education requirement: Bachelors degree
Start date: Immediate upon background check
Benefits
Compensation: $27.35/hour plus $4.65/hour for Health and Welfare benefits
$32/hour
This is full time, on-site position
Responsibilities
Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm with 30 minute lunch
Under this order, agency plans to reduce its FOIA request processing backlog by contracting for temporary a project assistant for a period for a period of performance of one (1) base year plus an additional four (4) option years
The project assistant who will work under the direction of the AO Records Liaison Officer and/or other authorized employees
In general, the work will involve document management responsibilities, including organizing records, entering information into the Paper Asset Tracking Tool application and reviewing/correcting supporting documentation
The project assistant shall undertake technical work as needed, including but not limited to, creating Excel spreadsheets and accessing databases and electronic systems of records
Organize and prepare Agency paper records for digitization in accordance with agency standards and guidance;
Create, review, submit and track entries in the PATT application;
Edit or correct PATT entries per feedback from the National Records Management Program, National Digitization Center and/or AO RLO;
Organize and package paper records per agency guidance for transfer to the National Digitization Center; and
Provide related support services for document and records management activities
All work shall be performed on-site at agency headquarters located in NW, Washington, D.C. Project assistant should live reasonable distance from HQ’s to be able to commute to the building for on-site services
Job description
Federal Government agency is seeking a bright, recent college graduate to support the Office of the General Counsel for a long term, full-time Federal contract. Excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain legal and/or federal government experience.

Must be able to make at least a one year commitment.

Compensation: $27.35/hour plus $4.65/hour for Health and Welfare benefits. $32/hour

Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm with 30 minute lunch

Location: Agency headquarters, NW DC. (metro accessible)
• This is full time, on-site position. THIS IS NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID

Education requirement: Bachelors degree

Start date: Immediate upon background check

Background:

The Office of the General Counsel processes all Freedom of Information Act requests for records within the Office of the Administrator.

Under this order, agency plans to reduce its FOIA request processing backlog by contracting for temporary a project assistant for a period for a period of performance of one (1) base year plus an additional four (4) option years.

Job Responsibilities:

The project assistant who will work under the direction of the AO Records Liaison Officer and/or other authorized employees. In general, the work will involve document management responsibilities, including organizing records, entering information into the Paper Asset Tracking Tool application and reviewing/correcting supporting documentation. The project assistant shall undertake technical work as needed, including but not limited to, creating Excel spreadsheets and accessing databases and electronic systems of records.

Services include but are not limited to:

· Organize and prepare Agency paper records for digitization in accordance with agency standards and guidance;

· Create, review, submit and track entries in the PATT application;

· Edit or correct PATT entries per feedback from the National Records Management Program, National Digitization Center and/or AO RLO;

· Organize and package paper records per agency guidance for transfer to the National Digitization Center; and

· Provide related support services for document and records management activities.

All work shall be performed on-site at agency headquarters located in NW, Washington, D.C. Project assistant should live reasonable distance from HQ’s to be able to commute to the building for on-site services.

💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Project Assistant | 2 year contract position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Washington offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.

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Job Details

Company Name: US Federal Government

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