Paralegal 3/4

Northrop Grumman

. Support attorneys in the Weapons Systems division .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeMcLean • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,300 - $115,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support attorneys in the Weapons Systems division
Interfacing with various levels of management, other paralegals, employees, lawyers, and outside parties
Conducting legal research
Supporting negotiation of NDAs and contract terms and conditions
Identifying and supporting process improvements in corporate and sector policies and procedures
Drafting letters and preparing training materials, briefings, and guidance documents
Navigating legal and corporate systems, tools, and databases
Document collection in response to third party subpoenas

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a legal related position in a law firm or corporate environment for Level 3
High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a legal related position in a law firm or corporate environment for Level 4
College degree preferred for both levels
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and intranet/internet proficiency
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changes in processes
Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities, individuals and geographies
Quality writing ability with attention to detail and solid grammar and proofreading skills
Demonstrated oral communication skills with an ability to interact effectively across a large complex organization and with outside individuals
US citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchcontract negotiationdocument collectionprocess improvementletter draftingtraining material preparationbriefing preparationguidance document preparation

Soft Skills

attention to detailquality writingoral communicationadaptabilityability to balance priorities