Senior Paralegal
Leidos, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Senior Paralegal – Los Angeles, CA
The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a Senior Paralegal to work in a downtown Los Angeles DOJ office performing litigation support duties. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve its mission.
We are a fast‑paced group tasked to provide innovative solutions by utilizing technologies that are defensible, efficient, and that present our customers with the knowledge they need to defend their positions. Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization. The individual may support any division or section depending on the needs of the office at the time of hire.
Typical assignments may include the following (not limited to):
Performs specialized legal research and writing in support of work in assigned area of criminal or civil prosecution, including research and analysis of statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases, some of which are especially complex or unprecedented.
Utilizes a variety of automated resources to research case‑specific legal matters and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery.
Assists in the development of case referrals by ensuring that referrals meet agency and USAO standards for litigation; reviewing and evaluating referrals to determine the need for additional information and evidence, planning a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence; assisting the assigned attorneys regarding the merits and weaknesses of specific referrals based upon applicable law, evidence of liability and damages, and potential defenses; helping the USAO develop new referrals by ensuring a good working relationship with client agencies and the public, and by assisting in training for federal, state, and local agencies in the assigned area, preparing informational literature, etc.
Performs a variety of tasks associated with litigation of cases in assigned specialty area including: receiving and analyzing incoming pleadings and correspondence; determining appropriate action and noting time limitations for responses; drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature; drafting proposed orders and decrees for signature of judges and magistrates.
Assists in pretrial preparation by preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and managing witnesses; researching case law; supporting assigned attorneys in court proceedings by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law, and by compiling, organizing, and indexing exhibits.
The above mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another. One is expected to perform Senior Paralegal duties as defined by the contract.
Pay:
$30.10/hr.
Basic Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, Juris Doctorate, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
2+ years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order).
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.
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.
Hands‑on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, valued.
Trial experience very helpful.
Experience with Relativity or similar applications, preferred.
Current or active clearance.
Original Posting August 28, 2025
Pay Range The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please make us aware immediately by emailing LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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We are a fast‑paced group tasked to provide innovative solutions by utilizing technologies that are defensible, efficient, and that present our customers with the knowledge they need to defend their positions. Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization. The individual may support any division or section depending on the needs of the office at the time of hire.
Typical assignments may include the following (not limited to):
Performs specialized legal research and writing in support of work in assigned area of criminal or civil prosecution, including research and analysis of statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases, some of which are especially complex or unprecedented.
Utilizes a variety of automated resources to research case‑specific legal matters and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery.
Assists in the development of case referrals by ensuring that referrals meet agency and USAO standards for litigation; reviewing and evaluating referrals to determine the need for additional information and evidence, planning a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence; assisting the assigned attorneys regarding the merits and weaknesses of specific referrals based upon applicable law, evidence of liability and damages, and potential defenses; helping the USAO develop new referrals by ensuring a good working relationship with client agencies and the public, and by assisting in training for federal, state, and local agencies in the assigned area, preparing informational literature, etc.
Performs a variety of tasks associated with litigation of cases in assigned specialty area including: receiving and analyzing incoming pleadings and correspondence; determining appropriate action and noting time limitations for responses; drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature; drafting proposed orders and decrees for signature of judges and magistrates.
Assists in pretrial preparation by preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and managing witnesses; researching case law; supporting assigned attorneys in court proceedings by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law, and by compiling, organizing, and indexing exhibits.
The above mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another. One is expected to perform Senior Paralegal duties as defined by the contract.
Pay:
$30.10/hr.
Basic Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, Juris Doctorate, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
2+ years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order).
At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.
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.
Hands‑on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, valued.
Trial experience very helpful.
Experience with Relativity or similar applications, preferred.
Current or active clearance.
Original Posting August 28, 2025
Pay Range The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please make us aware immediately by emailing LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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