Senior Litigation Paralegal Specialist

Job Details Travel Required: None. Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS). Job Family: Investigator. What You Will Do Guidehouse is looking for a Litigation Paralegal Specialist to be part of our growing litigation and investigative support practice area. You will support 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 detailing to assist the litigating teams, assisting 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 statements 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 ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance; new hire must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" security clearance. FIVE (5) or more years of litigation paralegal experience. Successful completion of a Paralegal Certificate. GED or High School Diploma. Nice to Have Law Degree or Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related program. Experience with all phases of litigation, including assisting with discovery requests and responses, drafting motions and briefs, organizing exhibits, and assisting with trial. Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Demonstrated working knowledge of legal research tools, such as LEXIS NEXIS, Westlaw, and Pacer. A general knowledge of ESI tools and e-discovery procedures and resources. 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 relevance and privilege and preparing privilege logs. Experience assisting the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with platforms that assist with document review and case management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent documentation skills. Salary The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00–$124,000.00. 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. Benefits 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 Stipend Equal Opportunity Employer Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr