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Intermediate Paralegal

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin
814 Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking an experienced paralegal to provide support to the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal services and subject matter expertise on a variety of legal matters for a Department of Energy owned contractor operated research and development laboratory. Reporting to the Division Manager of Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, the paralegal will be responsible for supporting the team on a variety of legal issues and projects, focusing on construction matters. Essential job functions include providing day to day paralegal services with respect to litigation, arbitrations, investigations, subpoena and information requests, FOIAs, Privacy Act Requests and other legal matters. Responsibilities also include supporting the discovery process, document reviews and releases, preparation of litigation and legal reports, drafting correspondence and maintaining indexes. The paralegal will also conduct legal research on relevant issues as needed.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Experience with Construction Litigation
  • Organized, motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong team player, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to adapt to change, work under deadlines, use good judgment, be reliable and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel required.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range
$62,000.00 - $94,900.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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