Paralegal

Description

Job Description:

Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice and other U.S. Government agencies. From emails and instant messages, to serves, electronic devices, and social media systems, we’re equipped to meet the challenge of forensically capturing, reviewing, and illuminating the “smoking gun” evidence. Join us and make a difference.

Leidos is looking for a top notch candidate to perform Paralegal support services in support of one or more AUSAs in support of one of our federal agency customers in Philadelphia, PA. Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization.  

This position is expected to start on June 1, 2021. However, employment is contingent on ability to successfully obtain a minimum of a Public Trust Waiver prior to your start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Suitability Determination for the duration of this position.

The candidate will serve as a paralegal responsible for directly and independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with assisting in a wide variety of technical paralegal services, including dealings with financial fraud investigations and trials and all other types of cases handled by the Criminal Division.

Typical assignments include the following but not limited to:

• Provide a variety of direct paralegal services to AUSA staff.

• Seek and locate sources of information, in aid of criminal investigations and trials, through contact or correspondence with other departments and/or agencies of federal, state and local government.

• Gather factual material independently; read, annotate, and summarize transcripts, files and other factual aspects of the case; obtain financial and statistical information, agency records, court records and other public records; review and analyze documents and draft factual memoranda.

• Perform specialized detailed legal research as necessary. Draft jury instructions and other trial documents for filing in court.

• Upload electronic documents and data onto document review platforms and organize folders for review. Participate in review and analysis of electronic documents.

• Redact documents and transcripts for discovery, including using electronic redaction.

• Responsible for organizing and processing huge quantities of data and discovery documents, including electronic discovery. Responsible for completeness of discovery productions and for producing discovery.

• Prepare numerous exhibits for trial.

• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations. Utilize various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters.

• Provide critical assistance in trial preparations. Prepare documents, charts and visual materials for use in trials. Provide technical support, e.g., enlarging charts and photographs and marking exhibits.

• Work closely with other members of case team, including assigned AUSAs, legal assistants, case agents and office Litigation Support staff.

• Performs other miscellaneous tasks.

The above mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another.

Individual may support any division/section within depending on the needs of the office at time of hire.

Basic Qualifications:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Requires paralegal certificate, or Juris Doctorate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. 

- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required.

- Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.

- Must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.

- Thorough knowledge and 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 basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

- Ability to work and interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff. 

- Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office. 

- Skilled in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner.

- Some walking, standing, bending and carrying of small office items

- Ability to obtain a security clearance.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications.

- Trial experience very helpful. 

- Automated litigation support experience valued.

- Ability to review a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal.

- Current or active clearance.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.