Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support

Leidos LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support in downtown Los Angeles to support DOJ litigation efforts with comprehensive research and discovery assistance. You will work on case analysis, production of legal documents, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment while complying with federal standards.

The role requires a paralegal certificate or JD or ABA-accredited study, 2+ years in litigation support, and US citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or JD or ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study.
• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience or related project work.
• Experience with federal and state court procedures and legal research resources.
• Strong knowledge of LEXIS and Westlaw; proficient with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized legal research and writing on criminal or civil matters, including statutes and precedents.
• Utilize automated resources for case research and electronic discovery.
• Assist in referrals, legal analysis, and preparing documentation for attorney review and court submissions.
• Support pretrial tasks: discovery organization, witness coordination, and exhibit indexing.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

eDiscovery

LEXIS/Westlaw

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA law school

Tools

Relativity

Document management systems

Job description

Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support (Los Angeles, CA)

The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support to work in a downtown Los Angeles, CA DOJ office performing litigation support duties via said role.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve their mission.

We are a fast-paced group tasked to provide innovative solutions by utilizing technologies that are defensible, efficient, and that present our customers with the knowledge they need to defend their positions.

We enjoy a high level of autonomy and exposure to all parts of the Leidos organization.

We are customer-driven and always strive to provide the best professional experience.

Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization.

Individual may support any division/section within depending on the needs of the office at time of hire.

Typical assignments may include the following but not limited to: Performs specialized legal research and writing in support of work in assigned area of criminal or civil prosecution, including research and analysis of statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they related to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature.

Utilizes a variety of automated resources to research case or program specific legal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery.

Assists in the development of case referrals by ensuring that referrals meet agency and USAO standards for litigation; reviewing and evaluating referrals to determine the need for additional information and evidence, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence; assisting the assigned attorney(s) regarding the merits and weaknesses of specific referrals based upon applicable law, evidence of liability and damages, and potential defenses; helping the USAO develop new referrals, by ensuring a good working relationship with client agencies and the public, and by assisting in training for federal, state, and local agencies in the assigned area, preparing informational literature, etc.

Performs a variety of tasks associated with litigation of cases in assigned specialty area including: receiving and analyzing incoming pleadings and correspondence; determining appropriate action and notes time limitations for responses; drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature; drafting proposed orders and decrees for signature of judges and magistrates.

Assists in pretrial preparation by: preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and managing witnesses; researching case law; supporting assigned attorney(s) in court proceedings by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues, and case law, and by compiling, organizing, and indexing exhibits.

The above mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another.

One is expected to perform Senior Paralegal duties as defined by the contract.

The pay for this position will be $30.34/hr.

Basic Qualifications

Requires paralegal certificate, or Juris Doctorate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience. 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order). At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have 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. Hands‑on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, valued. Trial experience very helpful. Experience with Relativity or similar applications, preferred. Current or active clearance.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

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 here.

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