Paralegal at Amentum in Alexandria, VA

• The contractor shall provide a variety of direct legal support assistance to the Criminal Division.
• Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, and support staff to prepare cases for litigation.
• Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies and via the legal process.
• Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case.
• Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in nature.
• Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials, and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies.
• Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery.  
• Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to defense counsel.
• Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs.
• Suggests and develops effective trial presentation of case materials.
• Prepares computerized trial presentation programs and demonstrative exhibits.
• Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings.
• Provides assistance to AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Paralegal Certificate or three (3) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience.
• Prior experience performing legal research using a variety of databases.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of computer applications to support research and correspondence preparation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high-level of productivity without sacrificing accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources.

       

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

       

Compensation Details:

25.58

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

03/19/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.