Legal Support Specialist III (Federal Energy & Nuclear)

Location: On-site at the U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office, 1955 Fremont Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Employment type: Full-time W-2 position with no overtime pay.

Company

hirify.global is a management and operations consulting firm providing risk management, compliance, business process, IT, engineering, environmental, sustainability, and human capital services to public, private, defense, civilian government, and nonprofit clients.

What you will do

• Provide advanced legal and administrative support to the Office of Chief Counsel.
• Assist attorneys with complex case evaluation, development, litigation, and personal security hearings.
• Prepare and review legal documents, maintain case files, and support document management.
• Conduct detailed legal research and data analysis using specialized legal research tools.
• Manage ethics records and financial disclosure reporting, including OGE Form 450 matters.
• Support case tracking, records compliance, meeting coordination, and the legal intern program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field plus five years of relevant experience; alternatives include an associate's degree plus seven years or nine years of relevant experience.
• One to three years of legal or administrative support experience in a federal environment.
• Expert proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and advanced knowledge of federal legal processes, administrative law, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, confidentiality, accuracy, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
• Federal Energy and Nuclear Sector experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and financial planning support.
• Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and government holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts, pre-tax payment programs, purchasing discounts, and disability insurance.
• Career development in a consulting environment supporting government and other complex client engagements.