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Exiger

Paralegal

Mclean, VA · On-site

S. government agencies, Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP ® authorized provider to the federal government. Paralegal Location: Mclean, VA & Richmond, VA ...

Shearwater Systems LLC

Paralegal (5613)

Washington, DC · On-site

Shearwater, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Paralegal to join our Team in Washington, DC. Position Responsibilities: * Assist ...

Three Saints Bay, LLC

Paralegal (5613)

Washington, DC · On-site

Shearwater, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Paralegal to join our Team in Washington, DC. Position Responsibilities: * Assist ...

Puyenpa

Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

... the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to a Department of Education program ...

Aptonet

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Camp Springs, MD · On-site

Basic Qualifications • Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law ... Federal Government environmen t • Current Public Trust or higher security clearanc e

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee federal government paralegal in the United States is $62,429.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $70,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTrainee Federal Government ParalegalFederal Government Paralegal
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding paralegal certification or degreeUsually certified or experienced paralegals with relevant education
Work EnvironmentTraining period, supervised, entry-level tasksFull-time, professional legal support roles within government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies during training or internship programsEstablished legal departments within federal agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYes, often searched by those starting in federal legal support rolesYes, for experienced legal support in federal settings

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Paralegal

Exiger

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage, advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP® authorized provider to the federal government.
Paralegal
Location: Mclean, VA & Richmond, VA
Work Environment: Hybrid (In-Office + Remote)
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our in-house legal team at a growing SaaS company. This role will serve as a key operational partner to a lean legal department, supporting a broad range of commercial and compliance matters.
The ideal candidate is proactive, tech-savvy, and able to work quickly and independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of in-office and remote work.
What You'll Do:
Commercial Contract Support
  • Support attorneys throughout the contract lifecycle, including version control, tracking, and execution
  • Assist with review and preparation of NDAs, contract amendments, and other commercial agreements
  • Assist with vendor and customer agreement management

Contract & Legal Operations Management
  • Maintain and manage Company's contract database, ensuring agreements are properly stored and metadata is accurate and up to date
  • Organize and oversee legal files, repositories, and internal tracking systems
  • Assist with entity compliance and corporate maintenance across multiple domestic and foreign jurisdictions

Cross-Functional & Operational Support
  • Partner with teams across the organization to provide legal documentation and support responses to procurement, proposal, and other business-related information requests
  • Pull and summarize contract history, account context, and related communications when needed
  • Provide general operational and administrative support to attorneys

What You'll Need:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Familiarity with Salesforce and SharePoint preferred
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools is a plus
  • Experience with government contracts preferred

Professional Experience Required:
  • 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in-house or supporting commercial transactions; will consider exceptional recent college graduates with an interest in going to law school
  • Paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience working with commercial contracts and legal documentation
  • Familiarity with contract management systems and legal databases

Why You'll Love Working at Exiger:
  • High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
  • Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
  • Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
  • Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
  • Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

#Li-Hybrid
Exiger is named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.
At Exiger, our values define how we work and why we lead. We are mission-inspired, imagination-driven, trust-anchored, and compassion-focused-committed to building technology that makes the world safer, more transparent, and more resilient.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Exiger's hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.

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