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Summary CHENEGA HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC Washington, DC The Paralegal I shall provide legal support to the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of Credit Ratings. Responsibilities Following established guidelines, gathers, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys and/or other office professionals in preparation of memoranda and other legal documents. Review documents, cross-check information. Enter data into computerized systems, update databases and spreadsheets. Obtain documents from paper and electronic files. Assist with responding to information sharing requests. Identify and communicate project timelines Perform document review and research and summarize findings. Draft and edit internal and external documents and/or correspondence. Assist with document productions. Maintain, organize and file office records and documents. Performs initial compilation of documents for FOIA or production requests, subject to review by superiors and staff. Assist in preparation of internal reports. Assist in processing notices, orders and action memos. Maintain, organize and file office records and documents. Assist with research and one-off projects (power point presentations, collection of data, etc.). Perform complex data-base searches related to filings ( e.g. , Name Relationship Search Index) and other legal data-base searches ( e.g. , basic Westlaw and/or LEXIS). Maintain chronological/searchable databases of office precedent ( i.e. , comment letters, minutes of meetings and office policy "significant outcomes" memoranda). Prepare and maintain database monitoring and tracking status ( g. , track and/or organize materials using agency automated database/systems, such as word processing software, spreadsheets, computer graphics, presentation software, or database applications) Other duties as assigned Qualifications Two-year degree OR four-year degree in a related labor category field from an accredited college, university, school or educational institution that has been accredited by accrediting bodies or organizations recognized by the US Department of Education. Up to two (2) years of relevant experience performing technical duties in the commensurate labor categories for corporations or non-profit organizations may be substituted for the education requirements. Paralegal certification Ability to provide favorable credit history Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience in litigation support during trial, including courtroom Experience in interviewing witnesses Candidate must be able to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment. Must have and use excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be able to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment. Must have and use excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft 2010 or newer programs Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.