Paralegal / Legal Assistant I

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Paralegal / Legal Assistant I, an entry-level position working under close supervision with assistance readily available. The role involves supporting a program by researching information, preparing documents for court and trial, and attending hearings.

Key responsibilities

• Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program
• File various documents with the court
• Process documents for use at trial and prepare document notebooks
• Review documents to extract selected data and information on specific items
• Review and summarize case precedent and decisions in a prescribed format
• Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer data banks
• Attend hearings or court appearances to learn administrative and court procedures and case status, and assist in presenting charts and other visual information when needed

Required profile

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
• Some experience with the applications actually being supported
• Undergraduate degree preferred, preferably in computer science or information management/technology; technical certification valued

Required skills

• Knowledge of file manipulation applications
• Experience with LAW, IPRO, ICONECT and Relativity is extremely helpful
• Knowledge of the Government's IT environment, including office automation networks and PC and server-based applications, is very helpful

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $25.58, with overtime eligibility under the Service Contract Act
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance