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 and other contractor staff.

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Maintains case files, including electronic files and paper files.

　　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).

　　Works directly with Automated Litigation Support lab to set up and maintain Relativity databases.

　　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.

　　Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.

　　Assists attorneys in courtroom.

　　Indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial.

　　Prepares exhibit cross-references.

　　Summarizes depositions and other transcripts.

　　Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　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.

　　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.

　　Must have excellent writing skills and oral communication skills.

　　Must have demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment.

　　At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience is required

　　Must have sound legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citations. Bluebook coursework is helpful.

　　Must be experiences in using legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.

　　Must work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

　　Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and 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.

　　Requires basic familiarity with Relativity and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

　　Must be able to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.

　　Must work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

　　Must have excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of SharePoint.

　　Must be able to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

　　Preferred:

　　Trial experience is very helpful.

　　Automated litigation experience is valued.

　　Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.

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