Sr Paralegal-Computer Assisted Real Time Translation (CART) Writer

Amentum•Washington, DC

2d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

This position is on-site at the customer location in Washington, DC. The role involves providing Computer Assisted Realtime Translation (CART) Services both on-site and remotely, with the option to furnish a transcript of the appointment. The CART Writer will attend meetings to provide services to include witnesses, defense counsel, and other DOJ components and agencies related to ongoing cases. CART services will also be provided during litigation, including at trial. The Sr Paralegal duties constitute 60% of the role, working under the direction of a Project Manager, Supervisory Paralegal, DOJ administrator, or a Project Supervisor. This role supports a fast-moving litigation environment with multiple cases in discovery, including handling of evidence and chain of custody requirements. It also supports pre-indictment activities such as database searches and reporting status to the case team. Data management within Relativity workspaces for multiple cases is a key responsibility. Collaboration with other agencies outside of DOJ may be required, as well as support for multiple trial teams and litigation case teams. Work products are reviewed prior to submission, but often developed with minimal direct supervision beyond written guidelines. Responsibilities include compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for attorneys in discovery and for motions, briefs, and other legal documents; summarizing depositions and other transcripts; maintaining case files; indexing, tracking, and controlling document discovery (both produced and received); indexing, tracking exhibits, and other materials at depositions and trials; preparing exhibit cross-references; assisting attorneys in the courtroom; and reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines. Other tasks include compiling documents for FOIA, production requests, and Congressional inquiries. Travel is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization is necessary, which requires US Citizenship.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.

Nice To Haves

Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week).
H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes.
Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act.
The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Responsibilities

Provide Computer Assisted Realtime Translation (CART) Services on-site and remote with the option to furnish a transcript of the appointment.
Attend meetings to provide CART services to include with witnesses, defense counsel, and other DOJ components and agencies related to ongoing cases.
Provide CART services during litigation, including at trial.
Works under the direction of a Project Manager, 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.
Supports data management within Relativity workspaces (multiple cases).
May require outside collaboration with other agencies outside of DOJ.
Requires collaboration and support of multiple trial teams and multiple litigation case teams.
Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.
Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents; summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery); indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial.
Prepares exhibit cross-references.
Assists attorneys in courtroom.
Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.