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Senior Paralegal

Employer
SAIC Corporation
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Mar 7, 2021

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Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support OCGS within DOJ in Washinton DC. OCGS supervises and assists in the investigation and prosecution of organized crime cases in United States Attorney''s Offices across the country. These cases involve a broad spectrum of criminal statutes, including extortion, murder, bribery, fraud, money-laundering narcotics, and labor racketeering. In a more specialized context, OCGS also coordinates the Department''s labor-management racketeering program. OCGS provides expert advice and litigation support to prosecutors and investigators pursuing corruption and abuse involving labor-management relations, internal union affairs and employee pension and health plans in the private sector OCGS prosecutors investigate and prosecute important gang cases, formulate violent crime and gang prosecution policy, assist and coordinate with USAOs on legal issues and multi-district cases, and work with numerous domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies to construct and coordinate effective enforcement strategies. OCGS also maintains responsibility over all domestic violent crime and firearms related statutes within the United States Code. Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.In addition to functions performed by Paralegals, described below, performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence.Contact mostly with other Contractor staff, but occasional contact with trial staff may be required. Qualifications Requires paralegal certificate. An equivalent level of legal training may be substituted with the approval of the COR. At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw Relativity experience Must be able to obtain a DOJ Public Trust security clearance Overview SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation''s modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner''s ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.by Jobble

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