Senior Paralegal

Amentum•Washington, DC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The role works directly with trial attorneys, investigators, and other staff in the Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch, providing litigation and trial support through administrative or judicial proceedings. The position involves legal research, document preparation and management, discovery, trial preparation, and case closeout and archiving. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position covered by the Service Contract Act. The listed compensation is $31.69 per hour. Eligible employees may receive health and welfare payments under SCA provisions; the amount depends on selected benefits. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate, JD, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, or equivalent legal training or experience; equivalent education may be substituted.
At least three years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience.
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Prior experience performing citation checks, including use of Bluebook formats, and proofreading legal documents.
Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools such as Relativity and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
Excellent proofreading, time-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask.
Ability to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) facility credentials or authorization.
U.S. citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials or authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience.
At least five years of service on trial teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct factual and legal research using legal and non-legal reference sources and databases.
Use the court's electronic case filing program and apply local court rules and procedures when preparing and filing legal documents.
Review and cite-check briefs and other court filings according to Bluebook standards; verify citations and legal references.
Review, process, and prepare litigation documents as cases progress through administrative or judicial litigation.
Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documents.
Provide technical support to attorneys during depositions and trials.
Prepare pleadings, exhibits, trial notebooks, and similar materials for trials and evidentiary hearings.
Prepare and organize evidence for discovery production and trial use.
Code and index discovery documents using legal case management software.
Conduct document searches, organize documents, perform first-level document review, and coordinate document production using relevant systems.
Retrieve cases and search legal reference files for required information and dates; establish and maintain legal reference files.
Index, summarize, and compile substantive information on statutes, legislation, and specific subjects.
Manage paper and electronic documents and evidence, correspondence, briefs, witness interviews, and other documentary materials.
Prepare case-status reports covering legal and factual background, the basis of the complaint, legal issues, and relevant case law.
Prepare summaries of witness interviews, depositions, and meetings with counsel.
Close out cases and archive evidence and work product.