Paralegal

PAE Government Services Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,423 - 34,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking a qualified paralegal in Phoenix, Arizona. You will consult various information sources, handle legal documents, and support attorneys in court. Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certificate or equivalent education, with one year of litigation experience.

Compensation starts at $21.49 per hour, supplemented by comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. This role requires the ability to perform under pressure while ensuring high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship for MRPT facility credentials.
• One year of litigation paralegal experience is required.
• Ability to deliver high quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Consult information sources for program facts.
• Compile subpoena packets and review documents.
• Attend court appearances for case updates.

Skills

Legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)

Communication skills

Document management systems

ESI tools knowledge

Education

Paralegal certificate or ABA-accredited law school attendance

One year of legal training or experience

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Responsibilities

• Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program.
• File a variety of documents including nondisclosure orders, search warrants with sealing orders, and 6e notices, amendments, and compliance to the courthouse for grand jury read‑ins.
• Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items.
• Compile subpoena packets.
• Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions.
• Docket calendar deadlines, status conferences, and arraignments for assigned AUSA’s.
• Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer‑data banks.
• Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Requires paralegal certificate, 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 (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Requires 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.
• Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

Compensation Details

$21.49 hourly rate is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid time off and holidays; Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); Educational reimbursement; Parental leave; Employee stock purchase plan; Tax‑saving options; Disability and life insurance; Pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be 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, or 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.