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Job Description
Leidos is looking for a Paralegal to join our Greenbelt Maryland team supporting the United States Attorneys Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
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 staff 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.
The pay for this position will be $25.58/hr.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a paralegal certificate or JD or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school having completed at least one year of study.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Must have basic legal knowledge including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
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.
Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment.
Strong analytic organizational and writing skills.
Paralegal certificate or JD
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $25.58/hr.
Original Posting:
June 13 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
