Paralegal

government client of ours is seeking multiple paralegals to join their dynamic team.
• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, 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. Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful.
• Automated litigation support experience valued.
• Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have suficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• 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.
• Role also requires basic familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be
very important.


Provides litigative case management and organizes cases for court presentation by
preparing and organizing exhibits containing a variety of visual material, e.g., statistical
charts and photographs.
• Serves as contact person for assigned cases and provides information and assistance
concerning status or relevant procedural issues.
• Arranges travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Prepares travel authorization and vouchers for traveler signature and Government approval.
• Produces and provides to the attorney the appropriate legal documents, information,
exhibits, or witnesses at the appropriate time during those court proceedings.
• Assists in preparing exhibits for trial which typically involves a wide range of visual materials including charts, diagrams, photographs, and models. Depending on the nature and complexity of the case, helps in preparing trial exhibits to ensure timely production prior to the trial date.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the assigned AUSAs, which typically involves automation support or other administrative subject matter areas.
• Using established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data
retrieval assignments.
• Opens, maintains, and closes case files to include receiving newly opened case files and taking necessary measures to notify the proper client agency of service and to obtain
litigation report and/or other needed case information.
• Establishes and updates database to track receipt of cases, upcoming deadlines, and other case information. Keeps attorneys and appropriate members informed of the status of cases.
• Monitors the progress of pending cases and initiates action to ensure that established
deadlines are met.
• Physically maintains case files and case related material in status within a filing system that is accessible and enables easy retrieval.
• Closes case file in a timely manner. Purges unnecessary documents and forwards files to archives.
• Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents.
• Maintains AUSAs and court calendars, schedules court reporters, witnesses, and
conferences as required.


Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").