Remote Paralegal - Federal Litigation & Discovery

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

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.