Federal Paralegal - Litigation and Ethics Support

About the Role

Rikka Law PLLC is seeking an experienced Federal Paralegal / Business Support Specialist to support a federal agency client in Washington, DC. This is a full-time, on-site contract position supporting the Office of Chief Counsel at a U.S. Department of Transportation component agency. The role requires strong litigation support skills, experience with federal ethics compliance programs, and the ability to provide high-level executive administrative support with discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft litigation documents including briefs, motions, and discovery responses
• Manage litigation calendars and track court deadlines
• Administer the agency's ethics program including FDOnline system management and OGE-450 financial disclosure tracking
• Support executive calendar management for senior agency counsel
• Coordinate with legal and administrative staff to ensure seamless office operations
• Track and report on internal RCC assignments and deadlines
• Submit monthly summary reports per contract requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in a litigation environment
• Demonstrated experience with legal research, drafting discovery responses, and managing litigation calendars
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe, and at least one e-discovery/document management platform (EverLaw or similar)
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation (NACI or higher) and obtain a DOT PIV card
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior federal government paralegal or contractor experience
• Familiarity with OGE-450 filings, FDOnline, or federal ethics compliance programs
• Experience supporting senior executives in a legal or government environment

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm ET | On-site at DOT HQ, Washington, DC | Limited telework with supervisor approval