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Paralegal
Suitland, MD Paralegal - Assisting with USCIS Litigation Support Team Hybrid Role in Suitland, Maryland, United States Job Title: Paralegal Salary: Based on experience and qualifications Experience: - Must have a paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school - One year of legal training or experience, or two years of college education can be substituted for the paralegal certificate - At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience - Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citations and the Bluebook - Experience using legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging - Experience with databases such as National Files Tracking System (NFTS), Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS), Person Centric Query System (PCQS), or Tableau is helpful - Trial experience and automated litigation experience is a plus Responsibilities: - Update databases to indicate receipt of ROPs/E-ROPs from USCIS operational staff - Review case files to determine relationship between applicants for immigration benefits adjudication and litigation - Review and summarize case facts and match with attorney-provided case law language, regulations, sources, and other relevant information - Update databases tracking correspondence, visa petition appeals, legal advice, and federal litigation - Perform basic legal research using tools such as Lexis and Westlaw - Organize, update, and ensure completeness and accuracy of individual litigation files - Assemble final package for submission to Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and update trackers - Monitor and keep track of the status of ROPs and e-RPOPs between field offices - Draft basic summaries of case information, trend reports, and narratives of common issues in visa petition appeals Qualifications: - Must be able to obtain and maintain a moderate risk public trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization - US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location - Must have basic legal knowledge and experience using legal research tools - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Familiarity with a variety of computer applications - Basic familiarity with databases - Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of SharePoint - Able to consistently deliver highest quality work under pressure - Trial experience and automated litigation experience is a plus Equal Opportunity Employer: Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability, as long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. |
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