Supervisory Paralegal
KACE.com
95k - 125k USD/year
Office
Nationwide, United States
Full Time
Title: Supervisory Paralegal
Location: Nationwide -Onsite at government facilities
Security Clearance: Top Secret Background Investigation
Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.
Salary: $95,000-125,000/Annual
**This position is contingent upon award of contract**
About Kace:
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!
Job Summary:
The Supervisory Paralegal provides expert-level leadership and oversight of paralegal and case support functions across highly complex litigation, investigative, and administrative matters. This role directs large-scale case-support operations, ensures the highest level of accuracy and procedural compliance, and serves as a senior resource to attorneys, investigators, and federal stakeholders.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise Paralegal personnel, including workload distribution, performance management, coaching, and quality control.
- Oversee preparation and review of complex pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, document productions, and evidentiary packages.
- Participate in or lead discovery efforts, including coordinating large document reviews, privilege determinations, and deposition preparation.
- Manage trial and hearing support activities, including exhibit lists, witness materials, litigation notebooks, and electronic evidence.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on legal procedures, evidentiary rules, and document-management standards.
- Coordinate with attorneys, investigators, and government officials to ensure timely and accurate case support.
- Develop and implement process improvements, standardized templates, and best-practice documentation methods.
- Provide training and leadership development for paralegals and administrative case staff.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate degree or paralegal certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ten (10) years of paralegal experience required, including extensive litigation and supervisory experience in a federal environment.
- Expert knowledge of litigation procedures, evidence standards, and federal case management workflows.
- Proven leadership and mentorship skills with experience supervising diverse case-support teams.
- Advanced legal research, document drafting, and case-organization ability.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF tools, and legal research platforms.
- Exceptional communication, planning, and analytical abilities.
Clearance:
Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.
Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
- Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.
- Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Frequent computer and phone use.
- Ability to communicate clearly — verbally and in writing.
- Occasional standing, walking, and lifting/carrying items up to 20 pounds (e.g., laptops, case files, presentation materials).
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.