Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The paralegal position at the company involves working collaboratively with teams of DOJ attorneys to manage a wide array of litigation support tasks. These tasks range from basic duties such as preparing and filing documents with courts, organizing, tracking, and archiving legal documents to more complex responsibilities. Complex tasks include redacting and protecting privileged information, conducting factual and legal research, and assisting in witness interviews, depositions, and trial preparation. This may involve preparing binders, indexing discovery, preparing evidentiary exhibits, and providing in-courtroom assistance. The paralegal will also be responsible for compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in the preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents. Additional duties include summarizing depositions and other transcripts, maintaining case files, performing simple legal research, indexing, tracking, and controlling document discovery, and assisting . Attorneys in the courtroom. Review of documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria is also expected. Other tasks may include the compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, and Congressional inquiries.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed. Alternatively, one year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate. Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order is required. Candidates must possess basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation for cite-checking legal motions and memoranda. Proficiency with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw for performing basic legal research is necessary. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, along with thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with various computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure is crucial. . Citizenship is required to obtain DOJ MBI clearance.

Desired qualifications include trial experience, automated litigation support experience, and extensive computer and database expertise with necessary MS Excel and Word skills.

Salary Information:
The paralegal position falls under the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA), with the pay and benefits meeting or exceeding the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor. The minimum required hourly wage is . Final salary may be influenced by several factors, including geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Employees receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

The company values integrity, trust, and continuous growth, offering employees a flexible work environment and robust learning resources. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.