Paralegal (Legal Assistant I)

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Paralegal/Legal Assistant I who works under close supervision with assistance readily available. The position is an hourly, overtime-eligible role under the Service Contract Act, paid $22.65 per hour, and is open until filled.

Key responsibilities

• Research prescribed sources of information on matters of interest to the program
• Review documents to extract data and information on specific items
• Draft grand jury subpoenas using a template
• Obtain records and documents from federal law enforcement agencies
• Open and close cases in CaseView and NetDocs
• Assist in producing discovery for defense counsel and prepare trial document notebooks
• Summarize case precedent and decisions, search legal references in libraries and data banks, and attend hearings or court appearances

Required profile

• US government security clearance
• Paralegal certificate, or enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study; one year of legal training or experience or two years of college may substitute for the certificate
• At least one year of litigation paralegal or project experience; trial experience very helpful
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure

Required skills

• Basic legal research with LEXIS and Westlaw
• Word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging and hardware systems
• Familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance
• Health and welfare payments under the SCA, plus tax-saving options