Paralegal - Fact Witness Management

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Paralegal/Legal Assistant I who works under close supervision with assistance readily available. The role focuses on managing fact witnesses for the Assistant U.S. Attorney's Office, covering witness coordination, travel and reimbursement, and related administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with witness management before, during and after trial, including coordinating witness appearance for court, pre-trial conferences and grand jury proceedings
• Receive inquiries from witnesses and gather information needed to arrange travel and reimbursements
• Contact witnesses about travel arrangements and appearance dates, and notify the Assistant U.S. Attorney of special circumstances
• Coordinate with the Court, probation, pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service and other agencies, and prepare documentation for special authorizations and witness vouchers
• Maintain witness files, calendars and databases, track hearings and trials, and reconcile Government Travel Accounts
• Complete recurring documents and compose letters using templates, with knowledge of legal procedures and terminology

Required profile

• MRPT facility credentials (U.S. citizenship required for this location)
• Paralegal certificate, or currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study; one year of legal training or two years of college may substitute
• At least one year of litigation paralegal or project experience; trial experience very helpful
• Basic legal knowledge, including legal citation and use of LEXIS and Westlaw for basic research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure

Required skills

• Word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging and hardware systems
• E-discovery tools and e-discovery procedures

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $21.97, with overtime eligibility under the Service Contract Act
• 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