Supervisory Paralegal

Overview

JOB TITLE: Supervisory Paralegal

AGENCY SUPPORTED: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – MEGA 6 Automated Litigation Support

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Contingent Upon Award

LOCATION: Remote

CLEARANCE: Public Trust – Candidates do not need to be cleared at the time of application but must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 3 weeks’ Paid Time Off

ITC Federal, LLC (ITC) connects technology advancements in automation and AI, customer experience, and financial services to solve government mission challenges, enabling smoother operational efficiency and bolstering national security. We leverage the latest technology innovations and proven approaches to better serve the mission and support the DHS, DOJ, and DoW workforce, customers, and programs, regardless of scale or complexity. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers an outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

We are seeking an experienced Supervisory Paralegal to support ITC Federal’s work for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the anticipated MEGA 6 automated litigation support (ALS) program. This is a fully remote position supporting DOJ’s complex litigation mission.

Important: This opening is being established in connection with the MEGA 6 contract vehicle award itself. ITC Federal must still be awarded individual task orders under the vehicle before employees can be onboarded. Accordingly, this position is full-time and contingent upon both contract award and the award of the applicable task order.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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.

PROGRAM CONTEXT:

This position supports the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the anticipated MEGA 6 procurement. MEGA 6 is expected to continue DOJ’s multiple-award contract vehicle for automated litigation support (ALS) services, following the structure of the MEGA 5 contract. These contracts are designed to provide DOJ offices, boards, divisions, and other federal agencies with information technology, professional services, and litigation support tools to manage complex legal proceedings efficiently.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start (candidates are not required to be cleared at the time of application).

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

• Requires paralegal certificate.

• Only the Contracting officer can approve a waiver of the paralegal certificate.

• At least three years of litigation paralegal experience, including trial experience.

• 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.

• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.

• 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.

• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a fully remote position; work is performed from a home office.

• Work is primarily sedentary, performed while using a computer for extended periods of time.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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