Senior Paralegal

The Senior Paralegal/Legal Assistant II Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.

• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other documents.
• Prepares for trial by creating binders, tracking and organizing both hard copy and electronic documents, bringing all needed equipment and supplies, checking and updating the electronic case file, and assisting with drafting, developing, and managing presentation materials. 
• Assists during trial, including by indexing, tracking and exhibiting documents and other materials, bringing all needed equipment and supplies to the courtroom, and performing other tasks as needed during trial.
• Performs detailed reviews and analysis of case materials, which includes but is not limited to foreign language documents, emails, correspondence, messages, financial records, corporate records, health care materials, and other materials obtained through investigation and maintained in the litigation files. 
• Performs detailed indexing of case files; drafting procedures for accomplishing litigation support assignments; document acquisition related tasks; and conducting database and case file searches.
• Reviews audio and video files for relevance, including audio and video files in foreign languages, draft summaries of the audio and video files, and update databases and other tracking mechanisms with findings.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits and other evidence binders.
• Receive, track, and produce discovery items.
• Utilizes Excel spreadsheets to track information and analyze case statistics.
• Utilize electronic and evidence management and discovery production processes and tools, such as Relativity, Casemap and Sanction, to support investigations.
• Index, track, and control document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery).   
• Maintain, track, and organize case files and related materials.
• File court documents through Electronic Court Filing (ECF) and at the courthouse.
• Access PACER to obtain docket related materials.
• Review and summarize materials relating to corruption, fraud, and money laundering, including open-source news reports, SEC filings, and other online materials. 
• Respond to citizen phone calls, mail, and emails.
• Communicate with, and assist with obtaining materials from, other Department components, sections, Federal agencies, and third-parties through electronic, mail, overnight, and in-person delivery as required during investigations and litigation.
• Participate in meetings and calls with law enforcement, foreign authorities, domestic regulators, and other components of the Department.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Requires 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.
• Must have three (3) years of experience with litigation support projects or undergraduate degree; coursework in legal related studies helpful.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Requires hands-on familiarity with Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as government networks environments, internet and server-based database.
• Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.
• Must be able to work in an office setting where some walking, siting, standing, bending and carrying of small office items is required. 
• Must be comfortable working in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trial experience very helpful.
• Prior experience with working in a legal office setting is highly preferred.
• Experience with data entry, calendar management and docketing helpful.
• List minimum education, years of experience and all minimum requirements.

*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.  

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.