Compliance/Litigation Paralegal

Basic Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field

Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters and overseeing administrative case management

US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

Paralegal certification

Extensive experience serving as lead paralegal on complex litigation matters

Experience supporting bid protests in federal procurement environments

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend practical solutions

Collaborative, proactive communicator who works effectively with attorneys and peers to streamline workflow and ensure seamless case management

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Reston, VA headquarters. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to our attorneys, providing day to day management of complex litigation and potential disputes across the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes ownership of case management, and is committed to delivering high quality legal support.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate end to end discovery activities, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e discovery platforms

Prepare a wide range of legal documents- pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petitions, and attorney correspondence- in compliance with court rules and deadlines

Support deposition and client interview preparation by assembling organized witness binders, interview summaries, and document digests

Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on site support when required

Maintain expert‑level understanding of federal, state, and local court filing rules and procedures

Coordinate service of complaints, subpoenas, and discovery and manage all associated deadlines and logistics

Maintain and organize comprehensive electronic case files, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence

Use and maintain proficiency with litigation support tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, Case Notebook, PACER Pro, Relativity, and other platforms

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