Paralegal

Amentum•Syracuse, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Legal Assistant to review files and documents for a variety of criminal or civil cases to become familiar with the issues and identify pertinent material. Establishes and maintains an effective system of compiling, indexing, and organizing this information and its sources. Participates and assists in preparation for trial by compiling, organizing, and indexing various trial documents. Marks and identifies trial documents and drafts a list of documents offered at trial. Range of legal tasks include, but are not limited to copying, mailing, closing files, maintaining pleadings and maintaining a calendar system for assigned attorneys which accurately keeps track of due dates for pleading, hearings, and court appearances and other document and meeting deadlines. Maintain electronic case files which are organized, current, accessible, and retrievable and mains integrity of data inputted into the case management system. Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks. Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions. Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks. Assists AUSAs by preparing, scheduling, reviewing and organizing discovery, notifying, and managing witnesses. Aids in organizing evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.
Sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience very helpful.
Automated litigation support experience valued.

Responsibilities

Review files and documents for a variety of criminal or civil cases to become familiar with the issues and identify pertinent material.
Establish and maintain an effective system of compiling, indexing, and organizing information and its sources.
Participate and assist in preparation for trial by compiling, organizing, and indexing various trial documents.
Mark and identify trial documents and draft a list of documents offered at trial.
Perform legal tasks including copying, mailing, closing files, maintaining pleadings, and maintaining a calendar system for assigned attorneys.
Accurately keep track of due dates for pleading, hearings, court appearances, and other document and meeting deadlines.
Maintain electronic case files that are organized, current, accessible, and retrievable.
Maintain the integrity of data inputted into the case management system.
Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks.
Review and summarize information in a prescribed format on case precedent and decisions.
Assist AUSAs by preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery.
Notify and manage witnesses.
Organize evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial.