Paralegal

Overview

Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor in support of attorneys conducting discovery and preparing motion, briefs, and other legal documents.

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 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, having completed at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience (trial experience very helpful).
• Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite-check legal motions and memoranda, and 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 the 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 (but not limited to):
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheet
  • Imaging
  • Hardware systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly, overtime-eligible position under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
• Health and Welfare: 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.

Compensation Details

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

Benefits Overview (may vary)

• 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.

Additional Information

• Posting date: 10/16/2026 - Until Filled
• The requisition is expected to 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.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability (so long as essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation), or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.