Paralegal

Amentum • Tucson, AZ

16d

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 materials, compiling subpoena packets, managing calendars, conducting basic legal research, and attending hearings or court appearances. At hearings, the employee may assist with presenting charts and other visual information as needed.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials and authorization. U.S. citizenship is required for those credentials at this work location. The position is hourly and overtime-eligible under the Service Contract Act. Compensation is listed at $23.46 per hour, with potential additional health and welfare payments subject to applicable SCA provisions and the employee’s elected benefits.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials 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 be substituted 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 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 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 documents for courthouse grand jury read-ins.
• Review documents and extract selected data and information relating to specific items.
• Compile subpoena packets.
• Review and summarize information about case precedent and decisions in a prescribed format.
• Docket calendar deadlines, status conferences, and arraignments for assigned Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
• Search and extract legal references from 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Potential health and welfare payments for eligible hours worked under SCA provisions

What This Job Offers

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