Paralegal

Paralegal role at Amentum

Under the direction of the VCF Correspondence Manager, the Paralegal will perform the following tasks while complying with established VCF and Correspondence Standard Operating Procedures.

• The Paralegal works under close supervision with required assistance readily available.
• Generate outgoing daily correspondence using SOP template under supervision by the Correspondence Manager and Team Lead.
• Track and complete ad hoc and custom correspondence requests.
• Perform quality control on own work product, including:
  • Assessing addresses for completeness and accuracy.
  • Confirming standard letter types conform to expected layout and content, based on pre-established templates.
  • Confirming that claim‑specific data (eligible conditions, missing information requests) is transferred correctly.
• Ensure all daily correspondence is mailed and uploaded to claims daily.
• Complete tracking spreadsheets and report on task progress as required.
• Conduct routine database searches.
• Support other PAAQC teams—Payment, Appeals, Assessment/Claim Review Support, Quality Review, and Cold Review—when requested.

• Able to work closely and professionally with the VCF Special Master’s Office, Helpline and Intake Teams, and colleagues in the PAAQC teams.
• Consistently and accurately perform detailed work under pressure.
• Pay close attention to detail, deadlines and quality control.
• Read and follow instructions and VCF and Correspondence Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all correspondence templates, inserts, forms, and applications, under the guidance of the Correspondence Manager and Team Lead.
• Understand task objectives and the context of those tasks as they relate to correspondence requests.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. (US Citizenship required.)
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate, and at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work alone (with supervisory support) or in a team environment following Correspondence SOP.
• Familiarity with common office software:
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome.
• Must have excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities.

Reporting relationships:
Reports to the VCF Correspondence Manager.

Hourly rate: $25.58

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Legal