Duties

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must apply online, while in the United States.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC, area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• CIA is a drug-free workforce. The issue of illegal drug use is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

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

Education

• Paralegal certificates or degree from an ABA-approved school
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Additional information

For more information on CIA careers and correct salary rates, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers

CIA Benefits: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/