Chief of Staff & Supervisor of Legal Operations

Parsons•Chantilly, VA

8h•$42 - $73

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Chief of Staff & Supervisor of Legal Operations to serve as a direct report to the Parsons Chief Legal Officer supporting the effective operations of the entire Office of General Counsel (OGC). The ideal candidate will bring a strategic focus to the efficient and effective operations of OGC. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of litigation support experience, with prior in-house experience on a litigation team (law firm or government experience alone will not be considered).
Strong writing, verbal, analytical, and research skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
Experience in client-facing roles and handling sensitive matters professionally.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of litigation support experience.
Paralegal certificate from a recognized training program.
Experience with legal case management systems.
Familiarity with federal and state court procedures.
Have or the ability to secure a TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Provide support to the strategic OGC priorities and goals, ensuring projects and initiatives remain on track, on time and on budget by executing the following:
Board of Directors and Corporate Governance Supporting overall Board operations, governance and compliance Corporate governance and entity management
Outside Counsel and Matter Management Supporting the management of outside counsel and ongoing litigation requirements Maintaining matter tracker for litigation matters, subpoenas, litigation holds, and discovery Tracking outside counsel usage, retention letters, billing rates
Financial Reporting Building and managing the OGC budget with financial partners, metrics and overall cost control mechanisms Monitoring cost accruals and building a monthly, quarterly and yearly budget and forecasting process Ensuring compliance with negotiated rates and discounts from outside counsel
Strategic Operations and Projects Manage document repositories Leadership Off-site meetings and content Administrative management: onboarding/offboarding, OGC communications, subscriptions and memberships, etc.