Paralegal

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Paralegal in our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer as part of a highly talented team. The role offers exposure to cyber investigations, digital forensics, and legal research in a fast-paced setting.

The successful candidate will assist attorneys with preparing legal documents, perform research, and maintain the digital forensic repository, while adhering to security requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years experience, or PhD and 0 years experience (with additional 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu).
• Demonstrated proficiency writing in English in legal subject matter using word processing software, including referencing, editing, merging and comparing draft documents.
• Specialized experience and proficiency using legal case management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of the digital forensics process and evidentiary chain-of-custody.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents.
• Perform legal research and compile data from various references such as digests, encyclopedias, and practice manuals.
• Perform computer-assisted research on Lexis.
• Maintain the digital forensic document repository.
• Generate various reports for audits and internal meetings.

Skills

Proficiency writing in English for law

Legal case management tools

Multitasking under deadlines

Digital forensics concepts

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree requirements

Tools

Lexis

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Paralegal in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

This position provides assistance to attorneys in preparing legal documents. Performs legal research and compiles data from a variety of reference sources such as digests, encyclopedias, and practice manuals. Performs computer-assisted research on systems such as Lexis. Maintains the digital forensic document repository. Generates various reports for audits and/or internal meetings. Possesses formal training in legal research and writing methods.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years experience, or PhD and 0 years experience. However, an additional four years of relevant experience or specialized training may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

• Demonstrated proficiency writing in English in legal subject matter using word processing software, including referencing, editing, merging and comparing draft documents.

• Specialized experience and proficiency using legal case management tools.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Basic understanding of the digital forensics process and evidentiary chain-of-custody.

• Active Secret security clearance required.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.