Full-Time

Paralegal

Posted on 10/25/2024

Amentum

Amentum

10,001+ employees

Provides mission-critical support services globally

Compensation Overview

$24.29Hourly

+ Health and Welfare

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA

US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
  • Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
  • Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions ad memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems) spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
  • Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Responsibilities
  • Works under close supervision with required assistance readily available.
  • Consults prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program.
  • Reviews documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items.
  • Reviews and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions.
  • Searches and extracts legal references in libraries and computer-data banks.
  • Attends hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases.
  • Assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.
Desired Qualifications
  • Trial experience very helpful.
  • Automated litigation support experience valued.
  • Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

Amentum provides essential support services to both government and private sector clients, focusing on critical areas such as nuclear, defense, and infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including operations, maintenance, protection, and program support, ensuring that its clients can successfully carry out their most important missions. Amentum's business model is centered around long-term contracts and partnerships, which allows it to generate revenue through service agreements and project-based work. What sets Amentum apart from its competitors is its commitment to high safety standards, operational excellence, and ethical practices, as well as its innovative collaborations, like the partnership with UiPath for robotic process automation. The goal of Amentum is to deliver reliable and effective support that meets the unique needs of its diverse clientele.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Germantown, Maryland

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for cybersecurity services aligns with Amentum's new business leadership.
  • Growing interest in sustainable energy benefits Amentum's UK nuclear power station project.
  • Global defense budget expansion may lead to more defense-related contracts for Amentum.

What critics are saying

  • Completion of PCAPP project leads to layoffs, affecting local community reputation.
  • Layoffs at Army depot may decrease morale and cause operational challenges.
  • Reliance on long-term contracts exposes Amentum to risks of project delays or policy changes.

What makes Amentum unique

  • Amentum specializes in mission-critical support services for government and private sectors.
  • The company operates in nuclear, defense, and infrastructure sectors, ensuring operational excellence.
  • Amentum's partnership with UiPath enhances its service offerings through robotic process automation.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

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Amentum, which provided equipment and testing for the rocket warhead containment system, said in a WARN notice filed on Jan. 27 that it will lay off 90 employees on March 27.

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Shocking Layoffs in Colorado: Nearly 600 Employees Affected!

Amentum - Located in Pueblo County, Amentum will lay off 40 employees due to the completion of a PCAPP project.

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Feb 17th, 2025
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