Litigation Paralegal

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Reston, VA headquarters. You will manage complex litigation matters and serve as a key partner to attorneys, handling case management in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate end-to-end discovery, prepare a wide range of legal documents, and support deposition and client interview preparation. Strong organizational skills and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end to end discovery activities using e discovery platforms.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petitions, and attorney correspondence.
• Support deposition and client interview preparation with witness binders and summaries.
• Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and on-site support.
• Maintain familiarity with federal, state, and local court filing rules and procedures.
• Coordinate service of complaints, subpoenas, discovery and manage deadlines and logistics.
• Maintain comprehensive electronic case files including pleadings and discovery.
• Use litigation support tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, PACER Pro, Relativity.

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.