Senior Paralegal

Amentum; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,594 - 39,301; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking a paralegal to support legal teams in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Responsibilities include reviewing files for cases, assisting in trial preparation, and maintaining electronic case files. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of litigation experience and proficiency in legal research tools.

The role offers an hourly rate of $24.28, health benefits, 401(k) matching, and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain MRPT facility credentials (US citizenship required).
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is mandatory.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review files/documents for criminal or civil cases.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing trial documents.
• Maintain electronic case files ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Legal research tools proficiency (LEXIS, Westlaw)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Automated litigation support experience

Basic legal knowledge

Education

Paralegal certificate or ABA-accredited law student (1 year)

Two years of college education

Tools

Document review and file management systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review files and documents for a variety of criminal or civil cases and identify pertinent material.
• Establish and maintain a system for compiling, indexing, and organizing documents and their sources.
• Assist in trial preparation by compiling, organizing, and indexing trial documents.
• Mark and identify trial documents and draft a list of documents offered at trial.
• Perform legal tasks such as copying, mailing, closing files, maintaining pleadings, and managing a calendar system for assigned attorneys to track due dates for pleadings, hearings, court appearances, and other deadlines.
• Maintain electronic case files that are organized, current, accessible, and retrievable while ensuring the integrity of data entered into the case management system.
• Search and extract legal references from libraries and electronic data banks.
• Review and summarize case precedent and decisions in a prescribed format.
• Assist AUSAs by preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery, notifying, and managing witnesses.
• Aid in organizing evidence for production as discovery and for trial use.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization (US citizenship required).
• Require a paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study; alternatively, one year of legal training or two years of college education may substitute.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience is mandatory; trial experience is very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience is valued.
• Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation and the ability to cite 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 computer applications: word processing, databases (document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $24.28 with overtime eligibility.
• Health and welfare payments in accordance with the Service Contract Act.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits with 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance.

EEO Statement

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage anyone in the qualified and legal categories to apply, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.