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This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.\nThis position provides assistance to attorneys in preparing legal documents. Performs legal research and compiles data from a variety of reference sources such as digests, encyclopedias, and practice manuals. Performs computer-assisted research on systems such as Lexis. Maintains the digital forensic document repository. Generates various reports for audits and/or internal meetings. 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