Litigation Paralegal

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our growing litigation and investigative support practice area in Washington, DC. You will assist attorneys across all phases of litigation, including researching laws, summarizing transcripts, and preparing materials for trial.

The role requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance, and candidates should have a paralegal certificate or JD/MLS/JM or related bachelor’s degree, plus at least two years of paralegal experience.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Top Secret clearance.
• GED or High School Diploma.
• Paralegal Certificate, JD/MLS/JM, or Bachelor in Legal Studies or related field.
• Two or more years of paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation and investigative teams through all phases of litigation.
• Synopsize transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorneys.
• Review case materials and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and articles; coordinate with attorneys.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Security clearance

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Juris Doctor / MLS / JM

Bachelor's in Legal Studies

Tools

LEXIS NEXIS

Westlaw

Pacer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness (ESA)

Travel Required : None

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse is looking for Litigation Paralegal to be a part of our growing litigation and investigative support practice area. Every organization today faces complexity across multiple levels on a frequent basis. And navigating these challenges and opportunities demands more than the one-dimensional maps, tools, or solutions of the past. You need a guide with an understanding of your industry and the proven experience to navigate the changing terrain ahead. Join our team supporting the Department of Justice and guide our customers through the complexities associated with data proliferation and the growing technical and legal challenges of eDiscovery.

The Litigation Paralegal provides professional, accurate, timely and reliable paralegal support reporting to and detailed to assist the litigating teams, assisting the attorneys with all phases of litigation. In particular, the Litigation Paralegal will support the missions of Employment and Civil Litigation teams and perform research, locate responsive information, identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; review case material and identify potentially conflicting statement or areas requiring further investigation. The work products of the Litigation Paralegals are reviewed prior to submission; however, the Litigation Paralegal will develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.

What You Will Need :

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• GED or High School Diploma
• Successful completion of a Paralegal Certificate program, or Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Legal Studies (MLS/JM), or Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or a related field such as Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Policy, or Government.
• TWO (2) or more years of paralegal experience

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience with all phases of litigation, including assisting with discovery requests and responses; drafting motions and briefs; organizing exhibits, and assisting with trial.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of legal research tools, such as LEXIS NEXIS, Westlaw, and Pacer.
• A general knowledge of ESI tools and e-discovery procedures and resources is desired.
• Experience performing Paralegal functions including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorneys.
• Experience assisting 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.
• Experience reviewing materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege and preparing privilege logs.
• Experience assisting the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and hands-on familiarity with computer platforms that assist with document review and case management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent Documentation Skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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