Legal Support Specialist III

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group’s talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Golden Key Group (GKG) is seeking a Legal Support Specialist III to provide advanced-level legal support and administrative services to a government Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in complex case evaluation, development, and litigation; preparing and reviewing a wide array of legal documents; conducting detailed legal research and data analysis; assisting with the intern program; and managing ethics records and financial disclosure reporting.

This position may also act as backup for OCC counsel at personal security hearings when required.

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys within the Office of Chief Counsel.

• Assist attorneys in complex case evaluation, development, and litigation preparation.

• Prepare and review a wide range of legal documentation and case materials.

• Conduct legal research and data analysis using professional research tools.

• Assist with ethics records management and financial disclosure reporting, including OGE Form 450 documentation.

• Support the coordination and administration of the legal office intern program.

• Maintain organized legal records, case files, and documentation in accordance with federal requirements.

• Provide support during personal security hearings, including acting as backup support for OCC counsel as needed.

• Active Top Secret

• Expert proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

• Advanced knowledge of federal legal processes, administrative law, and regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with FOIA / Privacy Act (PA) requirements and OGE Form 450 financial disclosure reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal documentation and case files.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Minimum education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field + 5 years relevant experience.

Equivalency: Associate’s Degree + 7 years relevant experience; OR 9 years relevant experience.

Professional certification (e.g., Paralegal Certificate) from an ABA-approved program is highly desirable.