Supervisory Paralegal
Supervisory Paralegal
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$ 85150 - 153925
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Job Description
The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington DC has an opening for a Supervisory Paralegal to perform litigation support duties via said role. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve their mission. We are a fast-paced group tasked to provide innovative solutions by utilizing technologies that are defensible efficient and that present our customers with the knowledge they need to defend their positions. We enjoy a high level of autonomy and exposure to all parts of the Leidos organization. We are customer-driven and always strive to provide the best professional experience.
Typical assignments may include the following but not limited to:
Directs and supervises the work of paralegals and other support staff particularly on major paralegal support efforts such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support.
Monitors work and reports on progress.
Responsible for ensuring that paralegal and support staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot-checks.
Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
Reports to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; may also have significant contact with COR Government Case Manager trial attorneys and staff client agency staff and opposing counsel.
Performs complex legal and factual research.
Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking controlling and managing case files exhibits and other case-specific materials.
Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses and litigation consultants.
Arranges for access to appropriate DOJ libraries and other legal research facilities.
Coordinates with other Contractor support components including data processing support staff in order to accomplish work.
Assists in overseeing drafting of Programs decisions. In many claims the Programs decision sets the foundation for subsequent administrative and judicial review.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires paralegal certificate or JD or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school having completed at least one year of study an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
Additionally at least three years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) including trial experience is required.
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
Must have supervisory experience including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system legal research procedures and legal research resources.
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications including word processing databases (such as document review and file management systems) spreadsheets and imaging.
Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
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 in conjunction with basic qualifications preferred.
Experience with Relativity helpful and should be referenced within resume if applicable.
Trial experience very helpful.
Experience with (or an interest in) informal adjudications under an agencys enabling act and regulations.
Experience handling large volume of cases or claims strongly preferred.
Current or active clearance.
Please be aware that the maximum salary for this role is $95000.
In 2025 Leidos was ranked as one of theWorlds Most Ethical Companiesby the Ethisphere Institute for the eight consecutive year.
Original Posting:
July 21 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 $85150.00 - $153925.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
