Description
Leidos is looking for a Paralegal to join our Washington, DC team.
Primary Responsibilities:
The candidate would be responsible for processing, analyzing, and monitoring evidence requests, using in OIL’s electronic database.
The candidate must review and analyze new evidence requests and draft appropriate responses in the form of referral letters, rejection letters, affidavits, and other correspondence requested by OIL.
The candidate would also be responsible for drafting court pleadings, petitions, and preparing the documents for filing in district court.
Duties also include contacting witnesses regarding new evidence requests, following up with OIL attorneys, and responding to inquiries from the public relating to mandamus petitions/requests received by phone and email.
The candidate would also assist attorneys with legal research relating to novel or complex evidence or service matters. Tasks may also include Westlaw or Lexis research, case summaries, and short research projects related to international judicial assistance matters.
The candidate will also be responsible for printing, filing, scanning, and copying documents or sending out packages by FedEx. When other team members are absent or require assistance, the candidate will assist with other tasks as necessary.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required.
Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
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.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with the Microsoft suite, including Excel and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat is essential.
Bluebook and Cite checking experience.
Experience with Relativity.
Strong analytic, organizational, and writing skills are preferred.
Trial experience helpful.
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum requirements. Leidos ensures that all provisions are satisfied. The pay for this position will be $25.58/hr.
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Original Posting:
May 29, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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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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