Paralegal

Amentum•Tucson, AZ

17d

About The Position

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision, with assistance readily available. The role supports legal matters by consulting prescribed information sources, filing legal documents, reviewing and summarizing information, compiling subpoena packets, maintaining case calendars, and conducting basic legal research. The paralegal may attend hearings or court appearances to learn administrative and court procedures and case status, and may assist with presenting charts and other visual information.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials/authorization at this work location.
Paralegal certificate, or current attendance at 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 related to the task order.
Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation knowledge 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 under extreme pressure.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience is very helpful.
Automated litigation support experience is valued.

Responsibilities

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

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 payments for eligible hours, subject to applicable deductions and benefit elections; any remaining amount may be paid to the employee.