Paralegal

TL;DR

Paralegal (Legal Services): Provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys with an accent on electronic case filing workflows and document management. Focus on downloading/uploading ECFs, conducting legal research, and preparing materials for motions, briefs, and discovery.

Location: On-site in Washington, DC / Arlington, VA

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 a year

Company

Government contracting firm delivering customized technology and personnel solutions to federal clients.

What you will do

• Download electronic case filings from PACER and upload to automated systems.
• Enter filing information into case tracking systems and provide links to DOJ attorneys.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct database searches and simple legal research using LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Index, track, and control document discovery, depositions, and trial exhibits.
• Assist attorneys in courtroom proceedings.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school (1+ year); 1 year legal training/experience or 2 years college may substitute.
• At least 1 year litigation paralegal experience or electronic case filing workflows.
• Basic legal knowledge including standard citation and cite-checking.
• Experience with LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance and 401k.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidays.
• Professional growth through learning opportunities.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and support.