The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available.  Persons in this position typically perform the following:

• Works with the trial team, including expert witnesses, to develop plans for trial or hearings using a courtroom presentation system.
• Prepares exhibit images for particular uses (e.g. zooming in on or highlighting a particular paragraph, or setting up two exhibits side by side on the screen).
• Develops simple graphic images/exhibits using standard off-the-shelf software packages. Advises attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits. Is responsible for the smooth operation of the presentation system in the courtroom.
• Digitizes audio and video clips. Synchronizes clips with written transcripts. Note that, for most trials, even including most large trials, we expect that the Courtroom Presentation Specialist will be the only contractor staff member needed to work with the attorneys in preparing for trial and in presenting materials in the courtroom. That is, the services of the Trial Consultant and the Graphics Specialist will be required only very rarely.
• The Courtroom Presentation Specialist needs to be a "jack-of-all-trades" capable of performing all trial and courtroom support functions, including equipment set up and troubleshooting, scripting, advising on graphics presentations, and courtroom operation of equipment.
• Produces high quality work using audio/video editing software,
• Provides technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation
• Analyzes litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs. Recommends alternative methods and promotes the use of automated approaches as well as visual means.
• Monitors the progress of computer data entry effort. Prepares computerized trial presentation programs. Evaluates the efficiency of litigation support technology to ensure that it is responsive to the attorney and case needs, and that it represents the best methodology available.
• Analyzes information obtained from attorneys, agents, paralegals for use.
• Manages and operates a variety of computer hardware such as printers, plotters, audio-visual devices, and other state-of-the-art equipment to conceptualize exhibits and complete special presentation projects.
• Performs work that involves communicating through visual means. Assure computers and VCR/TV recording equipment is in place in courtrooms and grand jury sessions. Determines the placement and appearance of visual materials that will most effectively convey the information to the court, jury, and/or witnesses. Coordinates with vendors to ensure that exhibits are prepared in a timely fashion. Prepares photo boards, maps and charts and other demonstrative exhibits required for litigation.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Must be familiar with standard courtroom presentation packages such as Trial Director and/or OnCue. 
• Must have excellent oral communication skills. 
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member in an extremely pressured environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a trial team through the entire pretrial and trial cycle, identifying and scanning exhibits, scripting with the attorneys, setting up the courtroom, operating and troubleshooting the system in the courtroom. 
• Must be able to work long hours for an extended period of time. 
• Trial experience required. 
• Requires six (6) years of related experience; A Combination of educational credentials such as Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree may be used to substitute some years of experience).    

*Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.  

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:

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:

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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