Paralegal

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Paralegal for its Linthicum, Maryland office to support a Department of Defense customer as part of a collaborative team working on cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support. The role supports attorneys by preparing legal documents and conducting legal research. It also includes maintaining the digital forensic document repository and generating reports for audits and internal meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience, master's degree and 3 or more years of experience, or PhD and no experience required; alternatively, four additional years of relevant experience or specialized training may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated proficiency writing in English on legal subject matter using word-processing software, including referencing, editing, merging, and comparing draft documents.
Specialized experience and proficiency using legal case management tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Basic understanding of the digital forensics process and evidentiary chain of custody.
Active Secret security clearance.
Formal training in legal research and writing methods.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents.
Conduct legal research and compile information from reference sources such as digests, encyclopedias, and practice manuals.
Perform computer-assisted legal research using systems such as Lexis.
Maintain the digital forensic document repository.
Generate reports for audits and internal meetings.