Total 2 Senior Executive level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Silver Spring, Maryland

The Deputy Associate Commissioner for Executive Operations and Strategic Management (DAC, OEOSM) serves as a liaison with the Office of Human Resources on organizational realignment recommendations and supporting documentation for Deputy Commissioner approval and provides guidance on Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, and on sensitive personnel issues within overarching Agency guidelines. Oversees OHO's administrative and personnel delegations of authority program.

The DAC, OEOSM is responsible for administering and leading OHO's employee development, career and succession planning programs, and general activities of the OHO National Training Center and Learning Resource Center. Develops overall OHO training policy and develops operating procedures related to training and employee development for OHO employees nationwide. Provides technical assistance to components to conduct needs analysis and set priorities and conducts a comprehensive training evaluation program to ensure the cost-effectiveness of training and stewardship of resources devoted to meeting training needs. Administers and manages the performance management program, the PACS appraisal system, and employee recognition programs, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Manages OHO recruitment needs in accordance with annual hiring plans and administers recruitment plans among OHO components at the Headquarters and field levels.

The incumbent formulates, develops, communicates, and oversees field practices and procedures governing Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conduct, performance, and alleged public misconduct complaints in coordination with the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (OCALJ). Processes requests for settlements in labor relations matters. In coordination with Office of Labor Management and Employee Relations (OLMER) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducts administrative investigations of harassment and other potential misconduct. Working closely with the OCALJ, provides advice, guidance, and counsel to field offices in specific areas of identified needs. Working closely with OGC and the OLMER, reviews, researches, and recommends action on ALJ conduct and performance issues to OCALJ. Investigates allegations of misconduct from the public regarding Administrative Law Judges during the hearing process. Provides technical analyses, guidance and advice concerning administrative procedures involving ALJs. Represents OHO on relevant ongoing and ad hoc workgroups, task forces, etc. Consults with the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity regarding equal employment opportunity matters. Responsible for executing OHO's duties associated with audits and nationwide initiatives stemming from involvement with oversight organizations (e.g., GAO, OIG, etc.). Handles and disseminates information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.

The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a Senior Paralegal to work in a downtown Los Angeles, CA DOJ office performing Senior Paralegal duties. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve their mission. 

Responsibilities include:

- Performs specialized legal research and writing in support of work in assigned area of criminal or civil prosecution, including research and analysis of statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they related to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature.

- Utilizes a variety of automated resources to research case or program specific legal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery.

- Assists in the development of case referrals.

- Performs a variety of tasks associated with litigation of cases in assigned specialty area including:

• Receiving and analyzing incoming pleadings and correspondence

• Determining appropriate action and notes time limitations for responses

• Drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature

• Drafting proposed orders and decrees for signature of judges and magistrates

- Assists in pretrial prep by:

• preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery;

• notifying, interviewing, and managing witnesses;

• researching case law;

• supporting assigned attorney(s) in court proceedings by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues, and case law, and by compiling, organizing, and indexing exhibits.

Required Qualifications: 

- Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study (or equivalent)

- 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience, including at least one year of experience in automated litigation support. 

- Knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. 

- Knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. 

- Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. 

- Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.   

- Must be knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging, and telecommunications systems. 

- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Desired Qualifications: 

- Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications

- Trial experience

- Current or active clearance

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $30.10/hr.

In 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year. We were also ranked #2 on the Forbes’ list of Best Employers for Veterans and #26 on Careers & The Disabled Magazine’s list of Top 50 Employers for the Disabled!

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.