Paralegal Jobs

Northrop Grumman is seeking a mid-career to senior level paralegal (identified as a Paralegal 3 or 4 within Northrop Grumman) to join the Investigations Group within its Law Department, working primarily from the company’s corporate headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The paralegal will report to the Corporate Director and Assistant General Counsel for Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement and will work as a critical part of a team conducting significant internal investigations and managing the company’s relationships with government investigative agencies.

The paralegal’s responsibilities may include, among other things:

• Working with law firms and vendors regarding engagements and billing
• Coordinating with functional groups and management across the company
• Conducting fact gathering and legal research
• Arranging and participating in investigative interviews
• Managing the preservation, collection, and review of documents
• Communicating with and preparing information for government agencies
• Supporting internal budget management and reporting

To succeed in the role, a candidate must:

• Manage competing priorities to complete work reliably in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactively identify and solve problems independently
• Consistently show strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Work comfortably with technology

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the requirements below.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms
• Ability to execute tasks and projects independently
• High school diploma and at least 4 years of experience in a paralegal or comparable role
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization and with government agencies
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others
• US citizenship
• Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent)

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent)
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization and with government agencies
• US citizenship
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others
• High school diploma and at least 6 years of experience in a paralegal or comparable role
• Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms
• Ability to execute tasks and projects independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with internal and/or government investigations, including document collection, document review, and interviews
• Expertise in electronic discovery
• Experience in a corporate law department or a major law firm, with experience working with or for federal government contractors especially valued

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.