Senior Paralegal

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 investigators and other staff at the Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch.Responsibilities includeConduct factual and legal research in legal and non-legal reference sources and databasesUses the courts electronic case filing program and applies knowledge of local court rules and procedures for preparing and filing legal documentsReview and cite check briefs and other court filings according to Bluebook standardsHigh level of proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPointReview process and prepare litigation documents covering legal issues as a case progresses through administrative or judicial litigationDraft correspondence memoranda and other documentsProvide technical support to attorneys during deposition and trialEnsure that pleadings exhibits trial notebooks and similar materials are prepared and ready for trial and evidentiary hearingsPrepare and organize evidence for production in discovery and for use in trialCode and index discovery documents using legal case management softwareConduct document searches organizes documents conducts first level document review and coordinates document production using such systemsRetrieve cases and search legal reference files for information and dates required. Verify citations and legal references in prepared documentsEstablish and maintain legal references filesIndexes summarizes and compiles substantive information on statutes legislation and specific subjectsManage paper and electronic documents and evidence correspondence briefs witness interviews and other documentary materialsPrepare reports summarizing the case status legal and factual background the basis of the complaint legal issues presented and relevant case lawPrepare summaries of witness interviews depositions and meetings with counselResponsibility for closing out cases and archiving evidence and work product.Job RequirementsRequires a 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.At least three years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience is required trial experience preferred.Candidates who have served on trial teams for at least five years are preferred.Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system legal research procedures and legal research resources.Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.Must have 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.Role also requires prior experience performing citation checks including experience using Bluebook formats and proofreading legal documents.Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools such as Relativity and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.Willingness to learn and be part of a team.Excellent proofreading time-management and written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAttention to detail organized skilled at multitaskingMust be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust MRPT facility credentialsauthorization. Note US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentialsauthorization at this work location.Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour including vacation and holiday up to 40 hoursweek. H&W monies are used to offset the employers cost of benefits the employee elects into andor utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag. Service Contract Act SCA Compensation & BenefitsThis is an hourly overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act SCA. In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA and in addition to your base hourly rate you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future. Compensation Details31.69 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting10202026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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