Principal Specialist, Paralegal (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0010 ~ 10 Farm Springs Rd ~ 10 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

The following position is to join RTX Corporate Legal team:

RTX is looking for an experienced Paralegal professional who will provide critical support to the Enterprise Services Legal, Cyber and Privacy Team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

What You Will Do:

• Provides legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations and privileges of the organization.
• Represents the organization to customers, suppliers, competitors and government agencies.
• Provides resolution of business or technical issues by identifying legal solutions and recommending a course of action.
• Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
• Performs a variety of law-related tasks under the direction of the organization’s attorneys. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and performs other related duties.
• Has or is working towards a paralegal designation. Assists with legal review of company documents, policies and procedures.
• Supports and prepares agreements, instruments, documents, and pleadings relating to litigation and non-litigation matters.
• Drafts paperwork, contracts and other legal documents to support and for review of attorneys.
• Reviews and evaluates research data in support of litigation.
• Responsible for significant improvements of processes to enhance Paralegal performance.
• Conducts legal analysis with minimal supervision. Reviews and evaluates basic and complex research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents to ensure that the corporate interests are well-protected.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as patent applications and contracts. Resolves legal questions under the direction of an attorney.
• Reviews facts and case law, analyzes and searches pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare complex and sensitive cases

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Ability to navigate and use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Written skills for reports, interview summaries, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills a must (both written and oral) with the ability to professionally and collaboratively address and resolve issues.
• Task oriented, analytical, organized, detail oriented, self-motivated; the ability to work as part of a team and multi-task is essential.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information is vital.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience being a project leader
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience using e-discovery tools, including familiarity with Relativity.
• Management and organization of client and internal department documents and processes in electronic format; launching and maintenance of data sites.
• The ability to work as a strong contributor in a team environment and able to interact will all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to use independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of issues.

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   

• Tuition reimbursement program  

• Student Loan Repayment Program   

• Life insurance and disability coverage   

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   

• Adoption Assistance            

• Autism Benefit   

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

• Relocation may be eligible for this position  

• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 

• ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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