Position Title: Paralegal II
Location: Washington DC, 20530
Clearance: Top Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship
Salary: [To be determined based on qualifications and experience]
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Length: 01/08/2024 – 01/07/2025 (Base Year) with additional option years extending to 01/07/2029
Job Description
About the Role:
As a Paralegal (I or II) at this location, you will be responsible for supporting legal operations in a federal government environment. This involves handling case materials, legal research, documentation, and supporting investigations and litigation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Case Management and File Maintenance:
- Serve as the primary custodian of case materials, including managing and organizing various files (e.g., correspondence, pleadings, witness files).
- Track the flow of documents and materials related to litigation, discovery, subpoenas, and other legal processes.
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Support in Investigations and Litigation:
- Assist in uploading, organizing, and reviewing documents and electronically stored information.
- Provide support for trial preparations, in-court activities, and other legal proceedings.
- Conduct internet and open-source research for case support.
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Document Preparation and Review:
- Assist with research and writing tasks, including drafting legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Conduct cite-checking for legal filings and memoranda.
- Prepare compliance and enforcement documents.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (Paralegal II: 4 years; Paralegal I: 1 year of professional experience).
- Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation and legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw).
- Excellent communication skills and familiarity with a variety of computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
- Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent graduates of a bachelor’s degree program.
- Experience in automated litigation support.
- Prior experience in a Federal Government environment in a classified setting.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the positions listed are part of a proposal for an upcoming project. AITHERAS LLC is actively bidding on this project, and all job offers and positions mentioned are contingent upon the successful award of the contract. Employment commencement, as related to the aforementioned job descriptions, will follow the official contract award and any subsequent requirements as outlined by the client. We appreciate your understanding that these opportunities are prospective and subject to change based on the final outcome of the contract award process.
What We Do
[uh-THEAR-us] means pure air in Greek, deriving from "Aither" defined by Aristotle as the "fifth element of air in continuous, circular motion.” Similarly, with continuous collaboration with our clients and technology partners, we strive for pure innovation and excellence.
AITHERAS, LLC is a customer-centric innovative IT consulting firm delivering timely and cost-effective solutions for our federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Since 2002, our clients have entrusted us with mission critical projects relying on our services and expertise in Data Analytics, Cloud Computing Services, IT Engineering and Application Development, Records and Data Management, Litigation Support, and Cyber Security. We are headquartered in Rockville, MD, an ISO 9001:2015 certified firm, a designated Small Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the State of Maryland Department of Transposition (MDOT).
As an accomplished technology solution provider, we prioritize understanding the challenges that our clients face to support achieving scalable and customer-centric solutions. Whether the challenge is expanded mission requirements, or budgetary pressures or shrinking workforces, we design custom solutions that maximize the investment for long-term success.
AITHERAS has served and partnered with over a hundred clients since 2002. We continue to be driven by seeing our clients excel and thrive in their mission. Let us know how we can partner with you to integrate innovative and sustainable solutions for your success.
