Paralegal

About the role

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform the following:

Responsibilities

• Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program;
• File various documents with the court;
• Process a variety of documents for use at trial, and prepare document notebooks;
• Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;
• Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions;
• 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.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location. This is an entry level position. Requires some experience with the applications actually being supported. Knowledge of file manipulation applications and experience with LAW, IPRO, ICONECT, and Relativity, is extremely helpful. Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications very helpful.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree preferred; preferably in the computer science or information management/technology fields. Technical certification valued.

Skills

Knowledge of file manipulation applications and experience with LAW, IPRO, ICONECT, and Relativity, is extremely helpful. Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications very helpful.

Benefits

Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag. Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits: This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Pay

$25.58

Schedule

Overtime-eligible position.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position 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 insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insurance

Original Posting

05/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum

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