Supervisory Paralegal

Overview

Job Title: Supervisory Paralegal
Agency Supported: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – MEGA 6 Automated Litigation Support
Position Type: Full-Time, Contingent Upon Award
Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust (must be able to obtain and maintain prior to start)

This role supports the U.S. Department of Justice under the anticipated MEGA 6 automated litigation support (ALS) program. The position is fully remote and contingent upon contract and task order awards under the MEGA 6 vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise paralegals and support staff, especially on major legal research projects and in-courtroom support
• Monitor work progress and report status
• Ensure paralegal and support work meets contract and attorney requirements and deadlines
• Troubleshoot issues and perform quality control spot-checks
• Develop administrative and technical procedures to accomplish work efficiently
• Report to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; interact with Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Government Case Manager, trial attorneys, client agency staff, and opposing counsel
• Conduct complex legal and factual research
• Design and develop systems and procedures for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and other materials
• Assist trial staff with coordination of expert witnesses and litigation consultants
• Arrange access to DOJ libraries and legal research facilities
• Coordinate with other contractor support components, including data processing staff

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
• Paralegal certificate required (waiver only by Contracting Officer)
• Minimum three years of litigation paralegal experience, including trial experience
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support
• Supervisory experience with proven communication skills to interact with clients and attorneys
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases (document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Electronically Stored Information (ESI) tools
• Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Fully remote position, work performed from a home office
• Primarily sedentary work involving extended computer use

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

Location

Remote

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award and task order award under the MEGA 6 contract vehicle.