Legal Assistant / Data Analyst Supporting the US Attorney's Office

About the role

Supports the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) by receiving, gathering, analyzing, and organizing information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Receives, gathers, analyzes, and organizes information from multiple sources
• Ensures completeness of received information and reconciles inconsistencies
• Accurately enters required data into one or more databases, documents, or spreadsheets
• Establishes and maintains physical files
• Keeps track of case file status in order to ensure compliance with established deadlines
• Coordinates requests for additional information as needed
• Selects relevant information from a variety of sources in order to prepare documents, reports, summaries, and replies to inquiries, ensuring accuracy and proper format of the information provided
• Performs word processing relevant to case
• Provides accurate and timely status updates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (Undergraduate degree preferred)
• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer
• Meticulous data entry skills
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Competence to review, interpret, and evaluate complex legal and non-legal documents
• Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is extremely important
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases (intermediate skills preferred)
• Proven commitment and competence to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition

Qualifications

• One-year experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement (includes legal and military experience) – Preferred
• U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation required

Benefits

A package providing employee-only coverage can be built around basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.