Paralegal

Amentum • Yuma, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform the following: 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.

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
• Requires 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

What This Job Offers

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