Amentum is seeking a Paralegal (Intake) to assist with the USCIS litigation support team on Visa Petition Appeals Records of Proceeding (ROP) and E-ROPs. Responsibilities include data entry, scanning, and verifying the accuracy and consistency of information across systems, to ensure information on all files is current. This allows attorneys and paralegals to find case information (record numbers, family names, local office, file location, etc.). Following a prescribed format or detailed guidelines, completes the following job duties:
- Conducts intake of Records of Proceedings case files (ROP) by scanning them for upload into SharePoint. Accurately enters ROP data into databases.
- Updates databases with decisions listed in the ROP made by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
- Closes the cases in databases and make the necessary updates for tracking the case.
- Creates T-files for all new cases and performs decommissioning of cases.
- Creates weekly spreadsheet reports by comparing information from ROPs to the database fields, ensuring a file’s database location matches with actual drawer location. Assures accuracy for reports to be provided to the attorney.
- Updates databases used for tracking ROP correspondence, visa petition appeals, legal advice, and federal litigation.
- Reviews and updates database or hard copies of case materials to ensure the status of the case is accurate.
- Organizes, updates, and ensures completeness of individual litigation files in various databases including the status and location of the applications/petitions subject of case and other factual details used by attorneys to determine the validity of facts.
- Navigates between databases pulling case information (record numbers, family names, local office, file location, etc.) for paralegal's case file.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a moderate risk public trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, 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.
- Requires at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience.
- Must have basic legal knowledge.
- Preference for knowledge of standard legal citations.
- Must be experienced in using legal research tools to perform basic legal research.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must have thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer systems and databases - such as document review, file management systems, and CRMs (Salesforce).
- Must have excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of SharePoint.
- Must be able to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
- Experience using litigation-related databases is extremely helpful, such as Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS) and Person Centric Query System (PCQS).
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:
02/06/2026 - 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.
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