Paralegal Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
105128BR
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Job Location
Clarksburg, VA 26306, US
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Job Category
Other Professionals
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
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Career Level
Experienced
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Travel
0%
Job Description BAE Systems Intelligence division is searching for a Paralegal to join us supporting the FBI Office of General Counsel (OGC), Litigation Branch (LITB), Criminal Justice Information Services legal team in Clarksburg WV.
The LITB provides legal client services to all FBI entities and FBI personnel in civil litigation and other administrative matters by court ordered deadlines, in addition to serving as a resource and facilitator for other types of document processing and production.
The expectation of the contractor will be to provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support reporting to the OGC and will be detailed to assist LITB. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, personnel resources provided by the Contractor shall often develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. Personnel assigned to this task must have the ability to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure.
The general Paralegal tasks include, but is not limited to the following:
- Receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance. Research and locate responsive information documents and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles Perform typical Paralegal functions, including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation. Write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence.
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. Review materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege and prepare privilege logs. Maintain documentation of records produced in discovery, correspondence sent, and case management functions performed. Assist in the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds. Design, generate, and transmit reports regarding case assignments and productivity using case management databases.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills In order to be successful in this position must have obtained a Paralegal degree or certificate and a minimum of 2 or more years of experience in the following:
- Litigation paralegal experience with trial experience.
- Working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
- Researching and analyzing various legal and regulatory sources
- Performing complex legal research an analysis of legislative history, precedent case law, decision and opinions
- Preparing detailed written documents which explain legal reasoning
- Planning and carrying out assignments and coordinating activities with professional legal staff of the agency and with staff of other Federal or state entities.
- Performing legal research and writing.
- Preparing legal memoranda and correspondence.
- Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation, including aiding with discovery requests and responses; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; drafting motions and briefs; organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices; and assisting at trial.
- Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools, such as LEXIS NEXIS and Westlaw.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage complex relationships with all stakeholders.
- Delivers highest quality work under pressure.
- The ability to summarize legal issues and facts.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64440 - $109530
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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Additional Information
Who We Are
You're used to protecting what matters most.
Our team has the privilege and the responsibility of knowing that the work we do really matters. Our work is vital to the armed forces personnel and major corporations who rely on us to protect, equip and support them where it counts; to the security and prosperity of the nations we serve; to our skilled and talented people; to the local communities where we are based; and to the wider community who invest in, supply and engage with us. At BAE Systems, everyone can make a difference.
We believe that a diverse workforce inspires creativity and drives innovation. We respect and value the huge variety of skills, abilities and perspectives that our people bring to our business. We celebrate our differences and aim to recruit and develop talent from all backgrounds, championing the strength that a truly inclusive and collaborative workplace gives to our company culture and performance.
Enjoy a flexible environment that values your work-life balance and helps you perform at your best.
On the job training, leadership programs, collaboration with leading experts – excellence is built into your career development whether you are just starting out as an apprentice or are an experienced professional.
We’re united by trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in our field. It helps that we’re nice people too.
See your contribution, making real change as breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions reshape the landscape for our customers.
What We Offer
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