Litigation Paralegal

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal at our Reston, VA headquarters. You will provide daily management of complex litigation and support our attorneys in ensuring high-quality legal support.

This role requires coordinating discovery activities, preparing legal documents, and maintaining detailed case files. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess an associate degree plus a minimum of five years of paralegal experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Experience supporting active litigation matters and managing case files.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discovery activities and document production.
• Prepare legal documents and ensure compliance with court rules.
• Support deposition and client interview preparation.
• Organize case materials for hearings and trials.
• Maintain knowledge of court filing rules and procedures.
• Coordinate service of complaints and manage deadlines.
• Organize comprehensive electronic case files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Case management

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Paralegal certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe

SharePoint

PACER Pro

Relativity

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters and overseeing administrative case management
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification
• Extensive experience serving as lead paralegal on complex litigation matters
• Experience supporting bid protests in federal procurement environments
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend practical solutions
• Collaborative, proactive communicator who works effectively with attorneys and peers to streamline workflow and ensure seamless case management

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Reston, VA headquarters. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to our attorneys, providing day to day management of complex litigation and potential disputes across the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes ownership of case management, and is committed to delivering high quality legal support.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate end to end discovery activities, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e discovery platforms
• Prepare a wide range of legal documents- pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petitions, and attorney correspondence- in compliance with court rules and deadlines
• Support deposition and client interview preparation by assembling organized witness binders, interview summaries, and document digests
• Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on site support when required
• Maintain expert‑level understanding of federal, state, and local court filing rules and procedures
• Coordinate service of complaints, subpoenas, and discovery and manage all associated deadlines and logistics
• Maintain and organize comprehensive electronic case files, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Use and maintain proficiency with litigation support tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, Case Notebook, PACER Pro, Relativity, and other platforms