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Open nowPosted 89 days ago

Legal Assistant

Systems Planning and Analysis449 open roles

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$120,000 – $155,000 a year
Where
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 52.7%60 days
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Systems Planning and Analysis median: 1 days open

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Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The DARPA Support Group within JOID provides the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) technical expertise for decision support to ensure technical overmatch for the U.S. Armed Forces against any potential adversaries. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled exploring cutting-edge technology and helping government program managers evaluate, select, and manage research programs to transition promising technologies and ensure U.S. military forces retain technological superiority in the future.

SPA has an immediate need for a Legal Assistant to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA seeks a team oriented licenses attorney, paralegal, or recent graduate from an ABA-accredited law school to conduct legal research, perform analysis, and communicate results (both orally and in written formats), in support of the DARPA Office of General Counsel. Assist in providing advice to DARPA offices regarding legal matters that are within the scope of the DARPA mission.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s degree or JD
  • 2+ years of experience in a law firm, corporate in-house counsel office, or government lawlegal office. Alternatively, a recent law school graduate with superior grades.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing legal documents, briefs, and other written correspondence, developing Excel spreadsheets, and coordinating meetings
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and to draft legal documents which are clear, concise, and logically constructed
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests, and proficiency with modern PC systems and tools
  • Ability to perform recurring work assignments of varying degree of difficulty and complexity with or without assistance
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals both orally and in writing
  • A collaborative, team-first approach, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.
  • A genuine interest in DARPA’s mission and a desire to help advance breakthrough technologies for national security.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Desired:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • DoW experience
  • Experience in federal procurement law, intellectual property, and/or Government ethics and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
  • Master of Laws (LLM) in relevant field such as government procurement, technology law, or environmental law
  • A detailed knowledge of DoW report formats and forms

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $155,000.00/Yr.

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