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Paralegal

Peraton

Linthicum, MDFull-time$80–128K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–128K/yr
Location
Linthicum, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Peraton seeks a Paralegal to support a Department of Defense customer in its Linthicum office. The role assists attorneys with legal documents and research, maintains a digital forensic document repository, and prepares reports. It supports work related to cyber investigations and digital forensics. Candidates must meet one of the stated education and experience paths, hold an active Secret clearance, and demonstrate legal writing, case-management, and digital-forensics knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Legal WritingWord ProcessingLegal Case ManagementDeadline ManagementDigital ForensicsChain of Custody

Qualifications

Bachelor's+5, Master's+3 or PhD+0 YearsAdditional Experience or Training in Lieu of Bachelor'sActive Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Paralegal in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

This position provides assistance to attorneys in preparing legal documents. Performs legal research and compiles data from a variety of reference sources such as digests, encyclopedias, and practice manuals. Performs computer-assisted research on systems such as Lexis. Maintains the digital forensic document repository. Generates various reports for audits and/or internal meetings. Possesses formal training in legal research and writing methods.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years experience, or PhD and 0 years experience. However, an additional four years of relevant experience or specialized training may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

  • Demonstrated proficiency writing in English in legal subject matter using word processing software, including referencing, editing, merging and comparing draft documents.

  • Specialized experience and proficiency using legal case management tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

  • Basic understanding of the digital forensics process and evidentiary chain-of-custody.

  • Active Secret security clearance required.

Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,013 open Paralegal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–128K/yr
  • US median$75–110K/yr450 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 9% above the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Paralegal salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Paralegal jobs in Maryland and 1,013 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Paralegal postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (780 postings).
Education
234 of the 1,013 open Paralegal jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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