Senior Paralegal

at  Amentum

R0107469
On Site
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full time
Amentum is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our dynamic team to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC. This role will work directly with trial attorneys, investigators, and other staff at the Consumer Protection Branch.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
Spanish language proficiency (verbal and written) is required.
At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful.
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools such as Relativity, and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Must have compassion, patience, excellent people skills, and desire to protect vulnerable consumers
Willingness to learn and be part of a team.
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

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Reviewing documents in Relativity and flagging relevant documents.
Creating saved searches and review emails for specific key concepts such as fraud or knowledge of fraud.
Generate report of findings from evidentiary review.
Compiles, prepares, and summarizes victim impact statements, proffers, and other relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Field incoming calls from victims of fraud, answer questions and summarize victim statements.
Assist in drafting victim statements for use in sentencing hearings.
Assist in drafting search warrants and requesting extraditions.
Maintains case files, including electronic files and paper files.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Takes responsibility for closing out cases and archiving evidence and work product.
Performs cite checks of legal motions and memoranda. Creates tables of authority and tables of contents for filings.
Indexes, tracks, and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery).
Uses SharePoint to create and maintain tracking documents for Branch’s projects and workflows.
Compiles documents for production requests and other inquiries.
Performs simple legal research for trial attorneys and investigators.
Indexes, tracks, and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial.
Prepares exhibit cross-references.
Summarizes depositions and other transcripts.