Paralegal

Leidos; Capitol Heights (MD); Remote; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Paralegal to work in Camp Springs, MD. This role currently allows for remote work, but will be subject to change, and DC Metro Area candidates are favored.

You will support mandamus litigation, visa appeals, and complex/class action matters for DOJ and USCIS, gaining skills in time management, critical thinking, and problem solving. Responsibilities include discovery preparation, deposition summaries, case file maintenance, simple legal research, and document control.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending ABA-accredited law school, with at least one year of study.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal or project experience.
• Basic legal knowledge including citation to cite check motions and memoranda; able to perform basic legal research with Lexis/Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging and hardware systems.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
• US Citizenship and able to obtain a Public Trust.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work consistently.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a Project Manager, Project Supervisor, or Supervisory Paralegal.
• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Summarizes depositions and other transcripts.
• Maintains case files.
• Performs simple legal research.
• Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery).
• Prepares exhibit cross-references.
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Skills

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Tech literacy

ESI tools familiarity

US Citizenship

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA-accredited program

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Paralegal to work in Camp Springs, MD. This position is currently allowing for remote work; however, this is subject to change. For this reason, only individuals in the DC Metro Area will be considered. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice and the United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services, Office of Chief Counsel (USCIS) with mandamus litigation, visa appeals, and complex/class action cases. In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of a Project Manager, Project Supervisor, or Supervisory Paralegal.


• Performs the following tasks while complying with established procedures: compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents


• Summarizes depositions and other transcripts


• Maintains case files


• Performs simple legal research


• Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery)


• Prepares exhibit cross-references


• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Basic Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.


• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience


• Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.


• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.


• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work is important.


• US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automated litigation support experience valued


• Prior experience working in a Federal Government environment


• Current Public Trust or higher security clearance

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum requirements. Leidos ensures that all provisions are satisfied. The pay for this position will be $25.58/hr.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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