Paralegal

Leidos • Camp Springs, MD

2d • Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Paralegal to support legal and technical services for the Department of Justice and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Chief Counsel (USCIS), on mandamus litigation, visa appeals, and complex or class-action cases. The position is based in Camp Springs, Maryland, and currently permits remote work, subject to change. Only candidates in the DC Metro Area will be considered. The role offers work in a fast-paced, diverse environment with a management team that encourages career development and growth. It also provides opportunities to develop time and task management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and concise communication skills.

The Paralegal works under the direction of a Project Manager, Project Supervisor, or Supervisory Paralegal and performs assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures. This position is covered by the Service Contract Act and is subject to its minimum requirements. The stated pay is $25.58 per hour.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed. One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience.
• Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation skills for cite-checking legal motions and memoranda.
• Sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of and hands-on familiarity with 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 high-quality work.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust.
• Must be in the DC Metro Area.

Nice To Haves

• Automated litigation support experience.
• Prior experience working in a Federal Government environment.
• Current Public Trust or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for attorneys to use in discovery and in preparing motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Summarize depositions and other transcripts.
• Maintain case files.
• Perform simple legal research.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, including documents produced and received in discovery.
• Prepare exhibit cross-references.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree