Paralegal

Location: Washington, DC / Arlington, VA; full-time on-site

Salary: $50,000–$58,000 per year

Company

Government services organization delivering customized solutions and technology-enabled support for government clients.

What you will do

• Download electronic case filings from PACER and upload them to automated matter management systems.
• Enter filing information into case tracking systems and create links for DOJ attorneys.
• Respond to attorney requests for filing information and document retrieval.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for discovery, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct database searches and simple legal research.
• Index and track discovery, depositions, and trial materials, prepare exhibit cross-references, and assist attorneys in court.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
• Basic legal knowledge and familiarity with standard legal citation for cite-checking motions and memoranda.
• Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k).
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuting.
• Paid time off and state and federal holiday observance.
• Professional growth through learning opportunities.