Senior Litigation Paralegal Specialist
Company: Guidehouse
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Job Family:Investigation ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance
Required:Active Top Secret (TS)What You Will Do:Guidehouse is
looking for Litigation Paralegal Specialist 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 Specialist 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:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET federal security
clearance.
- FIVE (5) or more years of relevant experience such as
litigation paralegal experience or FOIA analyst experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of legal research tools, such as
LEXIS NEXIS, Westlaw, and Pacer. -What Would Be Nice To Have:
- FIVE (5) or more years of relevant experience with trial
experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent Documentation Skills.
- Successful completion of Law Degree or Paralegal Studies /
Certificate
- Experience with all phases of litigation, including assisting
with discovery requests and responses; drafting motions and briefs;
organizing exhibits, and assisting at trial. -
- Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems,
legal research procedures, and legal research resources. -
- 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. -
- 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.The annual salary range for this
position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. 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 StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression,
age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law,
ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the
Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have
visited our website for information about employment opportunities,
or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation,
please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email
at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will
be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable
accommodation.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes
through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited
resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and
Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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