What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Paralegal 2/Paralegal 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL's) O?ce of General Counsel is seeking a paralegal to provide professional support to attorneys and staff in its General Law Group. The General Law Group works on a variety of legal issues including in the areas of environmental law, employment law, litigation, and export control. The primary responsibility for this position will be to support attorneys in all aspects of case and matter management.
Paralegal 2 ($80,400 - $127,900)
Responsibilities of the position include:
Perform factual investigations; conduct legal research; draft basic legal documents including memoranda and motions; propound and respond to written discovery; prepare for depositions motion hearings and trial; review and analyze documents. Perform witness and custodian interviews, and collect, compile and analyze documents, electronic data and facts. Manage eDiscovery for complex cases (e.g., identifying, preserving, and culling data) and maintain electronic matter management systems and files. Utilize current technologies and software programs with proficiency, as well as ECF filing procedures in federal and state (NM) court. Act as an agent for supervising attorneys consistent with the rules governing professional responsibility for lawyers and paralegals.
Paralegal 3 ($96,600 - $158,000)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Paralegal 3 will be required to:
Be familiar with the rules, requirements and procedures set by federal or state boards, courts, and administrative bodies related to their particular area of practice. Although the Paralegal 3 is not a manager, they are frequently called upon to mentor less senior paralegals, to review their work, and to ensure that it is appropriate to be presented to the supervising attorney.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Experience in document (paper and electronically-stored information) identification, collection, review, production and document management.
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team and independently, under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Experience working on multiple projects with conflicting and often changing priorities and deadlines.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organization and writing skills.
Ability to effectively interact with outside counsel and clients as well as staff at all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Willingness and ability to become proficient with various legal and matter management software (e.g., Litify, NetDocuments, Nintex).
Proofreading and cite-checking skills.
Ability to gain sufficient knowledge and capability to progress to Paralegal 3 within a maximum of three years, depending upon experience at initial hire.
Additional Job Requirements for Paralegal level 3 :
Experience with the rules, requirements and procedures set by federal or state boards, courts, and administrative bodies related to their particular area of practice.
Training/Certifications : Paralegal certificate.
Education/Experience at Paralegal 2 level : Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Paralegal 3 level : Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 7 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications :
Have at least 8 years' experience as a paralegal in a law office or similar setting.
Graduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to utilize legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw) and AI-enabled solutions.
Experience with complex litigation, including construction, class action, employment and environmental litigation.
Experience in eDiscovery workflows and review platforms/software.
Work Location : The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants :
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance : Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements : To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test : The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position : Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
