Paralegal

Amentum • Tucson, AZ

25d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform a variety of tasks related to legal support, including consulting information sources, filing legal documents, reviewing and summarizing case information, managing dockets, conducting legal research, and assisting in court appearances.

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

• Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program.
• File a variety of documents including nondisclosure orders; search warrants with sealing orders; and 6e notices, amendments, and compliance to the courthouse for grand jury read-ins.
• Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items.
• Compile subpoena packets.
• Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions.
• Docket calendar deadlines, status conferences, and arraignments for assigned AUSA's.
• Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks.
• Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health and welfare dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week)
• Health and welfare payment for each hour worked to ensure compliance with SCA minimums

What This Job Offers

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