Paralegal

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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: 

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

To succeed in the role, a candidate must:

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

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

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• High school diploma and at least 4 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
• 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
• Ability to execute tasks and projects independently
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others
• US citizenship

    Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• 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
• 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
• Ability to execute tasks and projects independently
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others
• US citizenship

           

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Salary Range: $67,100 USD - $111,900 USD

Salary Range 2: $82,400 USD - $137,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.