Senior Paralegal

Amentum•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Amentum is seeking 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. The paralegal supports matters through administrative and judicial litigation, including legal research, preparation and filing of documents, discovery, trial preparation, evidence management, and case closeout. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position governed by the Service Contract Act. The listed compensation is $31.69 per hour. Eligible employees may receive health and welfare dollars for eligible hours, subject to applicable benefits and deductions.

Requirements

A paralegal certificate, a JD, current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, equivalent legal training or experience, or an equivalent level of education.
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, and written 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/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for these credentials 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 to prepare and file legal documents.
Review and cite-check briefs and other court filings according to Bluebook standards.
Review, process, and prepare litigation documents as cases progress through administrative or judicial litigation.
Draft correspondence, memoranda, 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 information and dates; verify citations and legal references in prepared documents.
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 reports summarizing case status, 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.

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.
Health and welfare dollars for eligible hours, subject to applicable deductions and benefits elections.