Paralegal

About the role

Under close supervision and following well-defined standard operating procedures and guidelines, the incumbent will aid multiple Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by performing a range of paralegal and case management duties.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare, and process legal documents such as orders, arrest warrants, criminal cover sheets, and subpoenas
• Compile documents in preparation for hearings and trial
• Create case fact timelines
• Open, manage, and close cases through various government computer systems
• Maintain calendars of assigned active cases
• File documents with the court using online ECF filing systems
• Interact with the victim assistance specialist unit regarding case management
• Interact with opposing counsel, case agents, and other federal agencies

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust) facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for MRPT credentials at this work location
• Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school having completed at least one year of study
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may substitute for the paralegal certificate
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience is very helpful
• Automated litigation support experience is valued
• Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite-check legal motions and memoranda
• Must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
• Ability to consistently deliver highest-quality work under extreme pressure

Pay

$23.28 per hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance