General Paralegal Senior

$95,000 - $95,000/Yr

NANA Regional Corporation - Washington, DC

Part-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

SAVA, an Akima company, is seeking a General Paralegal Senior to provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support. This position will report to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and will be detailed to assist the Litigation and Trial Branch (LITB) or the International Affairs and Legal Branch (IALB). The contractor will be responsible for developing work products with minimal direct supervision, guided by written instructions. The role requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities and to work effectively under pressure, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. The General Paralegal will handle a variety of responsibilities, including receiving, prioritizing, and processing requests for document review or legal technical assistance. The contractor will conduct legal research, locate responsive documents, and identify relevant laws and judicial decisions. Typical paralegal functions will include reviewing case-related materials, writing preliminary drafts of legal memoranda, and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. The contractor will also be responsible for maintaining documentation of records produced in discovery, preparing privilege logs, and assisting in the drafting of preservation notices and litigation holds. Additionally, the contractor will generate reports regarding case assignments and productivity using case management databases. This position is critical in supporting the legal team and ensuring that all legal processes are followed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a detail-oriented work style, making them a valuable asset to the SAVA team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for legal technical assistance.
• Research and locate responsive information documents and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
• Perform moderately complex legal research and synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use.
• Review case-related materials and identify 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, and memoranda of law.
• Conduct legal analysis and review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including discovery and preparation of privilege logs.
• Maintain documentation of records produced in discovery and correspondence sent.
• Assist in drafting and issuing preservation notices and litigation holds.
• Design, generate, and transmit reports regarding case assignments and productivity using case management databases.

Requirements

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Minimum of five or more years of litigation paralegal experience with trial experience.
• Successful completion of Paralegal degree or certificate is required.
• Experience using independent decision-making, good judgment, and discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated experience using excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience using strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with adaptive and flexible work style with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure.
• Experience utilizing superior organizational skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) are required.
• Experience working in an efficient and detail-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience with performing multiple projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Excellent grammatical, editing, and proofreading skills are necessary.
• Experience using relational databases to record, organize, and retrieve information.

Nice-to-haves

• Law degree is desired but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.