Litigation Paralegal

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness (ESA) Travel Required : None Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

• Guidehouse is looking for Litigation Paralegal to be a part of our growing litigation and investigative support practice area.
• Every organization today faces complexity across multiple levels on a frequent basis.
• And navigating these challenges and opportunities demands more than the one-dimensional maps, tools, or solutions of the past.
• You need a guide with an understanding of your industry and the proven experience to navigate the changing terrain ahead.
• Join our team supporting the Department of Justice and guide our customers through the complexities associated with data proliferation and the growing technical and legal challenges of eDiscovery.
• The Litigation Paralegal provides professional, accurate, timely and reliable paralegal support reporting to and detailed to assist the litigating teams, assisting the attorneys with all phases of litigation.
• In particular, the Litigation Paralegal will support the missions of Employment and Civil Litigation teams and perform research, locate responsive information, identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; review case material and identify potentially conflicting statement or areas requiring further investigation.
• The work products of the Litigation Paralegals are reviewed prior to submission; however, the Litigation Paralegal will develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.
• What You Will Need : Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• GED or High School Diploma Successful completion of a Paralegal Certificate program, or Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Legal Studies (MLS/JM), or Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or a related field such as Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Policy, or Government.
• TWO (2) or more years of paralegal experience What Would Be Nice To Have : Experience with all phases of litigation, including assisting with discovery requests and responses; drafting motions and briefs; organizing exhibits, and assisting with trial.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of legal research tools, such as LEXIS NEXIS, Westlaw, and Pacer.
• A general knowledge of ESI tools and e-discovery procedures and resources is desired.
• Experience performing Paralegal functions including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorneys.
• Experience assisting in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.
• Experience reviewing materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege and preparing privilege logs.
• Experience assisting the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and hands-on familiarity with computer platforms that assist with document review and case management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent Documentation Skills.
• The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00.

Compensation

decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits

• include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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