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Basic Qualifications • Associate degree in a related field • Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters and overseeing administrative case management • US Citizenship Preferred Qualifications • Paralegal certification • Extensive experience serving as lead paralegal on complex litigation matters • Experience supporting bid protests in federal procurement environments • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend practical solutions • Collaborative, proactive communicator who works effectively with attorneys and peers to streamline workflow and ensure seamless case management Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Reston, VA headquarters. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to our attorneys, providing day to day management of complex litigation and potential disputes across the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of case management, and is committed to delivering high quality legal support. What You’ll Do • Coordinate end to end discovery activities, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e discovery platforms • Prepare a wide range of legal documents- pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petitions, and attorney correspondence- in compliance with court rules and deadlines • Support deposition and client interview preparation by assembling organized witness binders, interview summaries, and document digests • Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on site support when required • Maintain expert-level understanding of federal, state, and local court filing rules and procedures • Coordinate service of complaints, subpoenas, and discovery and manage all associated deadlines and logistics • Maintain and organize comprehensive electronic case files, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence • Use and maintain proficiency with litigation support tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, Case Notebook, PACER Pro, Relativity, and other platforms Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Reston, VA headquarters. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to our attorneys, providing day to day management of complex litigation and potential disputes across the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of case management, and is committed to delivering high quality legal support. What You’ll Do • Coordinate end to end discovery activities, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e discovery platforms • Prepare a wide range of legal documents- pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petitions, and attorney correspondence- in compliance with court rules and deadlines • Support deposition and client interview preparation by assembling organized witness binders, interview summaries, and document digests • Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on site support when required • Maintain expert-level understanding of federal, state, and local court filing rules and procedures • Coordinate service of complaints, subpoenas, and discovery and manage all associated deadlines and logistics • Maintain and organize comprehensive electronic case files, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence • Use and maintain proficiency with litigation support tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, Case Notebook, PACER Pro, Relativity, and other platforms Basic Qualifications • Associate degree in a related field • Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters and overseeing administrative case management • US Citizenship Preferred Qualifications • Paralegal certification • Extensive experience serving as lead paralegal on complex litigation matters • Experience supporting bid protests in federal procurement environments • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend practical solutions • Collaborative, proactive communicator who works effectively with attorneys and peers to streamline workflow and ensure seamless case management

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Must-haves

Associate degree in a related field
Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters and overseeing administrative case management
US Citizenship
Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on site support when required
Prepare, track, and organize case materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on site support when required
Associate degree in a related field
Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting active litigation matters and overseeing administrative case management
US Citizenship

Nice-to-haves

Paralegal certification
Extensive experience serving as lead paralegal on complex litigation matters
Experience supporting bid protests in federal procurement environments
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend practical solutions
Collaborative, proactive communicator who works effectively with attorneys and peers to streamline workflow and ensure seamless case management
What You’ll Do
Coordinate end to end discovery activities, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e discovery platforms
Prepare a wide range of legal documents- pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petitions, and attorney correspondence- in compliance with court rules and deadlines
Support deposition and client interview preparation by assembling organized witness binders, interview summaries, and document digests
Maintain expert-level understanding of federal, state, and local court filing rules and procedures
Coordinate service of complaints, subpoenas, and discovery and manage all associated deadlines and logistics

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