Senior Litigation Paralegal

Amentum•Washington, DC

1d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Position is on-site at the customer location. Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal, DOJ administrator or a Project Supervisor. Supports a fast-moving litigation environment supporting multiple cases in discovery which includes handling of evidence and chain of custody requirements. Supports pre-indictment activities including database searches, reporting status to case team. Must have experience supporting data management within Relativity work-spaces (multiple cases). May require outside collaboration with other agencies outside of DOJ. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. In addition to functions performed by Paralegals, described below, performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence. Contact mostly with other Contractor staff, but occasional contact with trial staff may be required.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust) 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 (1) year of study, or an equivalent level five (5) four (4) years of legal training or experience ; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
Additionally at least two (2) years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
Strong Discovery management skills are required--supporting data management in Relativity, evidence tracking and general discovery status reporting are required.
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools.
Must have 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 hands-on 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.

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
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.