Supervisory Paralegal

Amentum•Washington, DC

3d•$47•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal to join our team supporting a new team at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC. This position is expected to work full-time onsite in Washington, DC. This position reports to a Project Manager or Lead Project Manager.

Requirements

Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
Additionally, at least three years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) including trial experience is required.
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
Must have supervisory experience, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
Must have experience handling financial crimes/non-compliance cases.
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 such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the work of paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support.
Monitors work and reports on progress.
Responsible for ensuring that paralegal and support staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot-checks.
Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
Reports to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; may also have significant contact with COR, Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
Performs complex legal and factual research.
Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses and litigation consultants.
Arranges for access to appropriate DOJ libraries and other legal research facilities.
Coordinates with other Contractor support components, including data processing support staff, in order to accomplish work.

Benefits

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.
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