Aeronautics Paralegal 3/4

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the NGAS Law Department, reporting to the Corporate Director and supporting attorneys across four divisions with broad exposure to corporate matters. The role is on-site in multiple U.S.

locations, including Redondo Beach, CA, and offers growth in a highly regulated environment. The position requires independence, initiative, and exceptional professionalism, with a focus on confidentiality and cross-functional collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Additional Basic qualifications include independent work and initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across projects.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in documentation and multi-tasking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with corporate entity structures and related documents (charters, bylaws, board resolutions).
• In-house experience at a public company with global operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on government contracting.
• Serve as a point of contact for service of process and subpoenas.
• Review teaming, consulting, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support ethics and conflict-of-interest reviews for lawyers.
• Prepare routine correspondence and assist with training within the Law Department.
• Maintain Law Department databases and electronic resources.
• Assist sector attorneys with cross-functional collaboration and projects.

Skills

Independence & initiative

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Documentation management

Technology proficiency

Professionalism & discretion

Written & verbal communication

Corporate governance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

e-billing tools

Entity management systems

Board portal platforms

Job description

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the NGAS Law Department. The paralegal will report directly to the Corporate Director, Division Counsel for Air Dominance Division and will work with attorneys and legal staff across all four divisions within the sector. This position offers broad exposure across corporate and transactional matters and will work closely with other internal stakeholders in the sector and within the Law Department.

This is a full-time, on-site role ideally situated at one of the following locations: Melbourne, FL; Redondo Beach, CA; or San Diego, CA; however, there may be some flexibility in having the position at another NG location for the right applicant.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, particularly in areas relating to Federal government contracting, and assist with special projects, as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for service of process and manage responses to third party records subpoenas in coordination with other paralegals and administrative assistants
• Review basic legal documents (such as teaming agreements, consulting agreements and non-disclosure agreements)
• Support lawyers with potential new hire ethics and conflict of interest reviews
• Prepare routine correspondence
• Team with Law Department specialists and staff enterprise-wide beyond the immediate team attorneys on assigned projects
• Interact with non-Law Department functions and personnel across the sector to support NGAS' legal team
• Update and maintain various Law Department databases and electronic resources
• Assist attorneys in performing in-house training, including but not limited to NDAs and terms and conditions training, managing internal professional development and similar activities
• Responsible for supporting Sector requests for ePROCS reviews on behalf of the Law Department; request attorney assistance as needed.
• Assist the sector attorneys with other activities as assigned.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in this role; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities that are required. This individual will engage in a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to those calling for judgment and independent initiative and will interact with all levels of management. This individual must possess the highest standards of ethics, integrity and maturity of judgment.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a legal related position in a law firm or corporate environment or education in lieu of experience

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a legal related position in a law firm or corporate environment. Education in lieu of experience

Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, identify and solve problems and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information, track progress, and facilitate project collaboration
• Ability to thrive and work reliably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver value across multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in documentation while handling multiple tasks
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines; proficiency in document and transaction management essential
• Able to work comfortably with technology
• High level of professionalism, discretion and demonstrated ability to properly manage and handle confidential and/or material non-public information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with corporate entity structures and related documentation, such as charters, bylaws and board resolutions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• In-house experience, particularly at a public company with global operations
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, or other complex corporate transactions
• Experience with legal operations tools (e.g., e-billing, entity management systems, board portal platforms)

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $121,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $143,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time