Litigation Support Paralegal for DOJ Discovery & Trial Prep

Leidos; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Paralegal in Santa Ana, CA, to support the U.S. Department of Justice. This role includes performing various paralegal duties such as preparing legal documents and maintaining case files. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or be students in law school with relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive pay of $24.49 per hour and is part of a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a paralegal certificate or be attending an ABA-accredited law school with one year completed.
• One year of litigation paralegal or project experience is required.
• Basic legal knowledge essential, particularly legal citation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in courtroom duties and follow established procedures.
• Compile and prepare discovery materials and legal documents.
• Maintain case files and perform legal research as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Standard legal citation

Paralegal certification

Experience with LEXIS and Westlaw

Word processing and databases

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education

Tools

Relativity

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Paralegal in Santa Ana, CA, to support the U.S. Department of Justice. This role includes performing various paralegal duties such as preparing legal documents and maintaining case files. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or be students in law school with relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive pay of $24.49 per hour and is part of a supportive legal environment.