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Leidos · 16 hours ago

Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30.10/hr - $30.10/hr

2+ years exp

Leidos is a leading industry and technology company serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support to assist the U.S. Department of Justice in Los Angeles, CA, providing litigation support and conducting legal research for criminal and civil cases.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs specialized legal research and writing in support of work in assigned area of criminal or civil prosecution, including research and analysis of statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they related to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature

Utilizes a variety of automated resources to research case or program specific legal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery

Assists in the development of case referrals by ensuring that referrals meet agency and USAO standards for litigation; reviewing and evaluating referrals to determine the need for additional information and evidence, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence; assisting the assigned attorney(s) regarding the merits and weaknesses of specific referrals based upon applicable law, evidence of liability and damages, and potential defenses; helping the USAO develop new referrals, by ensuring a good working relationship with client agencies and the public, and by assisting in training for federal, state, and local agencies in the assigned area, preparing informational literature, etc

Performs a variety of tasks associated with litigation of cases in assigned specialty area including: receiving and analyzing incoming pleadings and correspondence; determining appropriate action and notes time limitations for responses; drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature; drafting proposed orders and decrees for signature of judges and magistrates

Assists in pretrial preparation by: preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and managing witnesses; researching case law; supporting assigned attorney(s) in court proceedings by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues, and case law, and by compiling, organizing, and indexing exhibits

Qualification

Paralegal certificateLitigation experienceLegal research toolsAutomated litigation supportEDiscovery proceduresRelativity experienceTrial experienceGovernment environment experienceSoft skills

Required

Requires paralegal certificate, or Juris Doctorate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study

2+ years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order)

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 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, imaging, and hardware systems

Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources

Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance