Supervisory Paralegal

Position Overview

Directs and supervises the work of paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support.

Program Context

Supports the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the anticipated MEGA 6 procurement. MEGA 6 is expected to continue DOJ’s multiple-award contract vehicle for automated litigation support (ALS) services, following the structure of the MEGA 5 contract.

Responsibilities

• Maintains work and reports on progress.
• Ensures that paralegal and support staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
• Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot-checks.
• Formulates administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
• Reports to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; may also have significant contact with COR, Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
• Performs complex legal and factual research.
• Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
• Affords assistance to trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses and litigation consultants.
• Arranges for access to appropriate DOJ libraries and other legal research facilities.
• Coordinates with other Contractor support components, including data processing support staff, in order to accomplish work.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start (candidates are not required to be cleared at the time of application).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Requires paralegal certificate. Only the Contracting officer can approve a waiver of the paralegal certificate.
• At least three years of litigation paralegal experience, including trial experience.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Must have supervisory experience, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

This is a fully remote position; work is performed from a home office. Work is primarily sedentary, performed while using a computer for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 3 weeks’ Paid Time Off