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Amentum · 15 hours ago

Senior Paralegal

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$31.69/hr - $31.69/hr

3+ years exp

Amentum is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our dynamic team to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing litigation documents, and providing technical support to attorneys during trials.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct factual and legal research in legal and non-legal reference sources and databases

Utilizes the court's electronic case filing program and apply knowledge of local court rules and procedures for preparing and filing legal documents

Review and cite check briefs and other court filings according to Bluebook standards

High level of proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Review, process, and prepare litigation documents covering legal issues as a case progresses through administrative or judicial litigation

Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents

Provide technical support to attorneys during deposition and trial

Ensure that pleadings, exhibits, trial notebooks, and similar materials are prepared and ready for trial and evidentiary hearings

Prepare and organize evidence for production in discovery and for use in trial

Code and index discovery documents using legal case management software

Conduct document searches, organizes documents, conducts first level document review, and coordinates document production using such systems

Retrieve cases and search legal reference files for information and dates required. Verify citations and legal references in prepared documents

Establish and maintain legal references files

Indexes, summarizes, and compiles 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 the case status, legal and factual background, the basis of the complaint, legal issues presented, and relevant case law

Prepare summaries of witness interviews, depositions, and meetings with counsel

Responsibility for closing out cases and archiving evidence and work product

Qualification

Paralegal CertificateJDLitigation experienceLegal research toolsESI tools knowledgeFederalState court knowledgeDocument review systemsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Requires a Paralegal Certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted

At least three years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience is required; trial experience preferred

Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, 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

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

Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools such as Relativity, and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources

Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important

Willingness to learn and be part of a team

Excellent proofreading, time-management, and written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail; organized; skilled at multitasking

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