Paralegal

Overview

This position supports attorneys in discovery and the preparation of motion, briefs, and other legal documents. Work is performed under the direction of a Project Supervisor and in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review documents to extract selected data and information related to specific items.
• Compile relevant material from computer data banks.
• Summarize findings, highlighting notable documents for further review.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with attorneys and management to discuss findings and the scope of discovery.
• Review documents for privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school and having completed at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation knowledge to cite check legal motions and memorandum, plus sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including:
  • Word processing
  • Databases (document review and file management systems)
  • Spreadsheets
  • Imaging
  • Hardware systems
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
• Must be bilingual or multilingual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish or French preferred.
• Knowledgeable user of the Government’s office and network environment, including word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
• Health and Welfare (SCA): In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to the base hourly rate, additional health and welfare payment may be available for each hour worked, subject to the minimums set forth by the act. The amount varies based on fringe benefits selected now and in the future.

Compensation Details

• $25.58
• The compensation range or hourly rate listed is a good-faith estimate of what the employer intends to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Offerings may include:

• 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
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Location

MRPT facility credentials/authorization are required for this work location (US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location).

Application / Posting Dates

• 10/16/2026 - Until Filled
• This requisition is expected to remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting (timeline may change based on business needs).