Paralegal (Legal Services)

TL;DR

Paralegal (Legal Services): Provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys with an accent on collections, legal document preparation, and case management. Focus on drafting motions and subpoenas, managing databases and calendars, performing asset research, and assisting in trial preparation.

Location: Chantilly, VA / Hybrid / Remote / Fairfax, VA

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 a year

Company

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

What you will do

• Collect court-ordered restitutions and fines from defendants.
• Draft and file legal documents using ECF, including garnishments, liens, and subpoenas.
• Manage collection activities in databases and coordinate with AUSAs.
• Conduct fact research in public and legal databases to identify assets.
• Prepare trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists, and discovery materials.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and handle mail, photocopying, and travel arrangements.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school (1+ year); 1 year legal training/experience or 2 years college may substitute
• 1+ year litigation paralegal experience; trial experience preferred
• Basic legal knowledge, citation checking, LEXIS/Westlaw research.
• Excellent communication; proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.

Nice to have

• Automated litigation support experience.

Culture & Benefits

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