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Paralegal

Leidos · Camp Springs, Maryland, United States

Full-timeRemote2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

The paralegal will compile and summarize legal materials, depositions, and transcripts to support attorneys in discovery and motion preparation. They will also perform legal research, index discovery documents, and review files for relevance and privilege.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Paralegal certificateLitigation paralegal experienceLegal research toolsLegal citationeDiscovery proceduresComputer applications proficiencyUS citizenship and Public Trust

ALSO MENTIONED

Automated litigation supportFederal Government experienceSecurity clearance

Candidates must possess a paralegal certificate, JD, or be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed. At least one year of litigation paralegal or project experience is required, along with proficiency in legal research tools and computer applications.

About the employer

Leidos

An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

INDUSTRY
Defense and Space Manufacturing
COMPANY
Public Company
FOUNDED
1969
HEADQUARTERS
Reston, Virginia
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
12 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this Leidos role remote?
Tagged remote.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Leidos is seeking a Paralegal to work in Camp Springs, MD. This position is currently allowing for remote work; however, this is subject to change. For this reason, only individuals in the DC Metro Area will be considered. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice and the United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services, Office of Chief Counsel (USCIS) with mandamus litigation, visa appeals, and complex/class action cases. In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.

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Leidos is seeking a Paralegal to work in Camp Springs, MD. This position is currently allowing for remote work; however, this is subject to change. For this reason, only individuals in the DC Metro Area will be considered. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice and the United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services, Office of Chief Counsel (USCIS) with mandamus litigation, visa appeals, and complex/class action cases. In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Works under the direction of a Project Manager, Project Supervisor, or Supervisory Paralegal.
  • Performs the following tasks while complying with established procedures: compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents
  • Summarizes depositions and other transcripts
  • Maintains case files
  • Performs simple legal research
  • Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery)
  • Prepares exhibit cross-references
  • Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may 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 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.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, 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.
  • Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
  • Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work is important.
  • US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Automated litigation support experience valued
  • Prior experience working in a Federal Government environment
  • Current Public Trust or higher security clearance

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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

November 6, 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.

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