Paralegal

Amentum; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 22 514 - 32 066; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Résumé du poste

PAE Government Services Inc. is hiring a paralegal in Syracuse, NY. Responsibilities include organizing case files, assisting with trial preparations, and managing discovery processes. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess a paralegal certificate or ABA-accredited law school enrollment.

This role requires excellent legal research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The compensation is estimated at $19.81 per hour, and beneficial perks such as health insurance and retirement plans are included.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is desirable.
• Proficient with a variety of computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsabilités

• Review files for criminal or civil cases.
• Organize case information and trial documents.
• Assist AUSAs in managing discovery and organizing evidence.

Connaissances

Legal research tools proficiency (LEXIS, Westlaw)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Basic legal knowledge

Computer applications familiarity

Ability to deliver quality work under pressure

Formation

Paralegal certificate or current enrollment in ABA-accredited law school

At least two years of college education

Outils

Document management systems

ESI tools

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Review files and documents for criminal or civil cases, identify pertinent material.
• Establish, maintain and organize an efficient system for compiling, indexing, and organizing case information.
• Participate in preparation for trial by compiling, organizing, and indexing trial documents.
• Mark and identify trial documents and draft a list of documents to be offered at trial.
• Perform various legal tasks including copying, mailing, closing files, maintaining pleadings, and maintaining a calendar system for assigned attorneys to track due dates for pleadings, hearings, and court appearances.
• Maintain electronic case files that are organized, current, and retrievable, ensuring data integrity in the case management system.
• Search and extract legal references from libraries and computer‑data banks; review and summarize information on case precedent and decisions.
• Assist AUSAs by preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying and managing witnesses.
• Aid in organizing evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship required.
• Requires a paralegal certificate or current enrollment in an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study; one year of legal training, legal experience, or at least two years of college education may substitute for the certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order is required; trial experience is highly desirable.
• Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation, and ability to check legal motions and memoranda.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications: word processing, databases (document review and file management), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

Compensation

Compensation Details: $19.81 per hour. This hourly rate is a good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week), which are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects. Any remaining health and welfare monies after deductions are cashed out to the employee on a 1‑pay‑period lag.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Equal Opportunity Employment

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.