Paralegal

The Paralegal role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incoming materials supporting claims filed under RECA. The Paralegal will evaluate evidence to ensure claims meet statutory criteria, and communicate with the case team and with claimants. Responsibilities Complete standardized forms. Process legal documents, reviewing them for correct form and timeliness, and annotating case files and status records to reflect receipt and due date for response or other actions required. Assist attorneys or paralegal specialists in compiling case materials by retrieving, photocopying, and assembling documents, affidavits, and legal memoranda. Establish, maintain, and close out case files or systems of legal records, annotating indices and status records, compiling workload and status reports, and locating and abstracting data from files and records. Conduct both technical and legal research. Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Requires a paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required. Must have basic legal knowledge and sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. Compensation Hourly rate: $25.58. 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 H&W 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. In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, 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. Benefits Overview Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Equal Opportunity Employer Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Legal Notice For more information about labor laws, please refer to federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr