Paralegal

Amentum • Washington, DC

2d

About The Position

Position Description: Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor. Performs the following tasks while complying with established procedures for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motion, briefs, and other legal documents: Review documents to extract selected data and information related to specific items. Compile relevant material from computer data banks. Summarize findings, highlighting notable documents for further review. Attend regularly scheduled meetings with attorneys and management to discuss findings and scope of discovery. Review documents for privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
• Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Requires 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.
• Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Must be bilingual or multilingual.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or Chinese or Russian language skill.

Responsibilities

• Review documents to extract selected data and information related to specific items.
• Compile relevant material from computer data banks.
• Summarize findings, highlighting notable documents for further review.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with attorneys and management to discuss findings and scope of discovery.
• Review documents for privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees