Research & Development Paralegal (SETA) - Department of War (On with Security Clearance

About the Role

QinetiQ US is looking for an early to mid-career paralegal to provide exceptional legal support services to a government client in the Chantilly, VA area. The candidate will be responsible for providing legal and administrative support services to the Office of General Counsel for all legal matters in support of a rapid prototyping organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and writing in support of all legal matters associated with a DoD Field Activity, including but not limited to:
• Ethics Program (Standard of Conduct) Documentation
• Correspondence preparation in support of congressional inquiries
• Research and documentation preparation surrounding policies, regulations, and implementations associated with RDT&E projects within the Department of War
• Coordination of correspondence, communication, and implementation of DAFA policies as it relates to General Counsel
• Assist with all phases of the ethics program regarding matters such as financial disclosure reports, ethics inquiries, and preparation of draft documents in support of legal recommendations
• Assist with the development of training materials, briefings, and instructions materials in support of General Counsel
• Provide Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) support, litigation support, and protest support to General Counsel
• Additional tasks and duties as identified by the General Counsel

Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree AND 3 years of experience performing advanced paralegal work in the Federal Government OR a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the knowledge and skills to interact with senior executive management officials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience and user of DoD Office and networks to include but not limited to CATMS, SAM.gov, and telecommunications systems such as NSTS, TSVTC, etc.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $135,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.