Senior Paralegal

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) who works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. The role supports attorneys in discovery, motions, briefs and trial preparation, and handles detailed review and indexing of case materials.

Key responsibilities

• Compile, prepare and summarize materials for attorneys' discovery, motions, briefs and other documents
• Prepare for trial: binders, organization of hard copy and electronic documents, equipment and supplies, electronic case file updates, and presentation materials
• Assist during trial: indexing, tracking and exhibiting documents, bringing equipment to the courtroom
• Review and analyze case materials, including foreign-language documents, emails, correspondence, financial and corporate records, and health care materials
• Index case files, draft procedures, handle document acquisition and database and case file searches
• Review audio and video files, write summaries and update tracking databases
• Prepare witness, exhibit and evidence binders; receive, track and produce discovery items
• Use Excel, Relativity, Casemap and Sanction, and index, track and control document discovery
• Maintain case files, file documents electronically (ECF) and at the courthouse, access PACER, and summarize corruption, fraud and money laundering materials
• Answer calls and mail, communicate with other departments, agencies and third parties, and attend meetings with law enforcement, foreign authorities and regulators

Required profile

• MRPT facility credentials/authorization (US citizenship required for this location)
• Paralegal certificate, JD, or enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school for at least one year, or equivalent legal training/experience
• Three years of litigation support project experience or an undergraduate degree
• Ability to work independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment with deadlines, and in an office setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required skills

• Hands-on familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Government network environments, internet and server-based databases
• Preferred: trial experience, prior legal office experience, data entry, calendar management and docketing

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $30.31, overtime-eligible under the Service Contract Act
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance