Paralegal

Job Summary Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision to provide witness management assistance for U.S. Attorneys’ litigation. The role involves coordinating witness travel, preparing travel and reimbursement documents, and supporting courtroom operations. Responsibilities Provide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial. Receive visitors, field phone calls, and inquiries from fact witnesses regarding court appearances, pre‑trial conferences, grand jury appearances, and expense reimbursement. Obtain pertinent information for files and documents needed to arrange witness travel and reimbursement. Initiate contact with and notify fact witnesses about travel arrangements, appearance date/time, and any special circumstances or needs. Determine when an Assistant U.S. Attorney should be notified of special circumstances or needs of fact witnesses. Confer with the Assistant U.S. Attorney concerning fact witness appearance and special circumstances (special authorizations, international witnesses, military/federal employee witnesses, or hostile witnesses). Complete and submit required documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approval before making travel arrangements. Ensure all travel documents and appearance details are provided to the witness before the appearance. Arrange fact witness travel and lodging in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures. Prepare and submit documentation for witness reimbursement, including vouchers and other required documentation. Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers. Gather required documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts. Coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pre‑trial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts when necessary. Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with style and format rules. Compose letters from templates that do not require legal interpretations but require working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology relevant to fact witness laws and regulations. Perform general office procedures such as establishing and maintaining fact witness files, documents, databases, calendars, and scheduling conferences. Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization (U.S. citizenship required). Requires a paralegal certificate or current enrollment in an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the paralegal certificate. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. Proficiency in automated litigation support tools is valued. Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation and ability to review legal motions and memoranda. Experience with legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Hands‑on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Basic familiarity with electronic discovery (ESI) tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure. Compensation Hourly rate: $21.97 (base rate; subject to variation based on duties, experience, and market data). Eligible for Health & Welfare payment under the Service Contract Act, which may provide additional hourly compensation. Benefits 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 EEO Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum