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Summary description:

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Solicitor (SOL)This SkillBridge opportunity is for a Paralegal Specialist within the Office of the Solicitor, in multiple locations to include: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA.

Job description:

Paralegals assist trial attorneys, draft documents, conduct legal research, review case files, and assist with witness interviews. The position also includes a range of administrative duties that support a busy litigation environment. Our litigation work supports the Department of Labor and the agencies that protect workers’ pay, benefits, safety, and health. We work closely with agencies such as the Wage and Hour Division, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Employee Benefits Security Administration, among others. Beyond litigation, we also provide legal advice and opinions to these agencies and, when appropriate, to the public.As a SkillBridge participant working with our paralegal team, you’ll gain exposure to the full rhythm of federal litigation and see up close how cases move from investigation to court. You may assist with organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, drafting research summaries, or helping attorneys get ready for depositions, hearings, or settlement discussions. There are opportunities to sit in on witness interviews, observe strategy meetings, and see how a legal team pulls together the many moving parts of a case on behalf of workers and the agencies that protect them. The work offers a great mix of legal research, hands on case support, and practical problem solving—an ideal introduction to what paralegals do in a mission driven federal law office.More information on the Solicitor’s Office and its work may be found here: What We Do | U.S. Department of Labor

This SkillBridge opportunity is available exclusively to active-duty service members who are within their final 180 days of service and have received approval from their chain of command and installation Transition Assistance Program (TAP) office. Participation in this program is conducted under the Department of Defense SkillBridge authority; service members remain on active-duty status and are not federal employees of the Department of Labor during the training period. No compensation is provided by the Department of Labor.Participation in this program does not guarantee federal employment upon completion. However, participants may be considered for future employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal hiring authorities, including veterans’ preference and noncompetitive hiring authorities, as appropriate and available. Continuation in the program is contingent upon satisfactory performance, adherence to program requirements, and continued command approval.

Eligibility factors:

All Services

Strong writing skills preferred. U.S. Citizen or National required.

District of Columbia

Typical pay $72K – $115K/yr

Median pay: $90K/yr

What Paralegals and Legal Assistants typically earn in District of Columbia — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Marked DIB in the DoW directory

DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.

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