Sr. Paralegal

Amentum • Washington, DC

2d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
• Must have experience supporting data management within Relativity work-spaces (multiple cases).

Responsibilities

• Handling of evidence and chain of custody requirements.
• Supports pre-indictment activities including database searches, reporting status to case team.
• May require outside collaboration with other agencies outside of DOJ.
• Performs moderately complex legal research.
• Synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use.
• Reviews case related materials and identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation.
• Writes preliminary drafts of memoranda and correspondence.
• Supports data management in Relativity, evidence tracking and general discovery status reporting.

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
• H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week)
• Health and welfare payment for each hour worked to ensure compliance with minimums set forth by the Service Contract Act (SCA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree