Supervisory Paralegal

Amentum is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal to join our team supporting the Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC. As a Supervisory Paralegal you will be responsible for:

Personnel Oversight & Performance Management

• Directing and supervising the work of law clerks.
• Supervise daily activities of contract law clerks to ensure alignment with DOJ and EALB standards.
• Monitor workload distribution and reassign tasks as needed to meet deadlines.
• Conduct weekly check-ins and monthly performance reviews.
• Oversee quality control for work products submitted by law clerks to case teams.
• In coordination with EALB Project Manager, provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and training to improve clerk productivity and accuracy.
• Monitors work performance and status, and reports on progress. 
• Escalate disciplinary issues or concerns to EALB Project Manager.
   

Workflow & Process Management

• Utilize legal case management systems to monitor task assignments and document submissions.
• Liaise with EALB Assistant Director to identify project and staffing requirements.
• Report on project status and metrics to leadership on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Review workflows (per case) for law clerk tasks to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Assign law clerks to case teams based on case complexity and clerks’ skill sets.
• Ensure timely completion of legal research, case summaries, document reviews, cite checks, etc.
• Review and validate daily productivity reports submitted by law clerks.
   

Contract & Compliance Administration

• Coordinate with Amentum EALB Project Manager to ensure compliance with MEGA contract requirements
• Maintain documentation for audits, quality assurance, and reporting.
   

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact between law clerks and EALB staff (Assistant Directors, Attorneys, Paralegals.)
• Organize and lead team meetings, trainings, and Q&A sessions.
• Respond to attorney and supervisor inquiries regarding clerk performance and availability.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (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, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted  

• Must have supervisory experience, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully manage a team of Law Clerks and interact with EALB attorneys, EALB Branch Management and Amentum Senior Leadership.
• At least three years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) including trial experience is required. 
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. 
• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as Microsoft Office, document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging. 
• Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
• Experience with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• 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. 
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• This position is mostly remote but some onsite/in office days will be expected.
• Must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC as the role is hybrid and must go into the office at least 2 days a week.

*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.  

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.