General Paralegal

Evolver Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolver is seeking a General Paralegal with an Active Top Secret Clearance to work onsite five days a week in Washington, DC. This role supports federal and defense-related matters, performing research, drafting memoranda, and assisting attorneys across all phases of litigation.

Candidates should have 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience and a Paralegal degree or certificate. Strong research skills and proficiency with Lexis, Westlaw, and MS Office are expected.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of litigation paralegal experience with trial experience.
• Successful completion of Paralegal degree or certificate.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance.
• Research and locate responsive information and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
• Perform typical Paralegal functions, including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation.
• Write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Legal research

Federal court knowledge

Top Secret Clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal degree

Tools

LEXIS NEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

MS Office

Job description

Evolver is an information technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation company supporting national defense, federal civilian agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. We help customers secure critical systems, modernize enterprise technology, and solve complex operational challenges through integrated technology capabilities spanning cybersecurity, enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, software development, data analytics, legal technology and eDiscovery, applied AI, and electronic security systems. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with mission understanding to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that advance performance in high-stakes environments.

Evolver is looking for General Paralegals who have an Active Top Secret Clearance and can work onsite 5 days a week in Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance;
• Research and locate responsive information and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles;
• Perform typical Paralegal functions, including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation;
• Write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence;
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Basic Qualifications

• Two or more years of litigation paralegal experience with trial experience.
• Successful completion of Paralegal degree or certificate
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools, such as LEXIS NEXIS and Westlaw.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Prepare legal memoranda and correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including aiding with discovery requests and responses; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; drafting motions and briefs; organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices; and assisting at trial.
• Have excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and manage complex relationships with all stakeholders.
• Consistently deliver highest quality work under pressure.
• Have hands‑on experience or training with ESI tools and general knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources.

Evolver is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.