On-Site DoD R&D Paralegal (TS/SCI)

QinetiQ U.S.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Research & Development Paralegal (SETA) to support the Office of General Counsel for a DoD program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on legal research, ethics program implementation, and documentation for RDT&E projects within the Department of War.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of federal paralegal experience or a JD, and possess strong written and oral communication skills plus proficiency in MS Office. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years paralegal Federal Government experience or JD.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to interface with senior officials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing support for DoD Field Activity and Department of War matters.
• Assist with ethics programs, disclosures, inquiries, and draft documents.
• Support FOIA requests, litigation, and protest processes for General Counsel.

Skills

Communication skills

Excellent written and oral skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

DoD CATMS

SAM.gov

NSTS

TSVTC

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Research & Development Paralegal (SETA) to support the Office of General Counsel for a DoD program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on legal research, ethics program implementation, and documentation for RDT&E projects within the Department of War.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of federal paralegal experience or a JD, and possess strong written and oral communication skills plus proficiency in MS Office. TS/SCI clearance is required.