Senior Paralegal

About the role

The Senior Paralegal/Legal Assistant II works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Duties include compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for attorneys, preparing for trial, assisting during trial, reviewing and analyzing case materials, indexing and tracking case files, and performing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other documents.
• Prepares for trial by creating binders, tracking and organizing both hard copy and electronic documents, bringing all needed equipment and supplies, checking and updating the electronic case file, and assisting with drafting, developing, and managing presentation materials.
• Aids during trial by indexing, tracking and exhibiting documents and other materials, bringing all needed equipment and supplies to the courtroom, and performing other tasks as needed during trial.
• Reviews case materials, including foreign language documents, emails, correspondence, messages, financial records, corporate records, health care materials, and other materials obtained through investigation and maintained in the litigation files.
• Performs detailed indexing of case files; drafts procedures for accomplishing litigation support assignments; conducts database and case file searches; reviews audio and video files for relevance; updates databases and other tracking mechanisms with findings; prepares witnesses, exhibits and other evidence binders; receives, tracks, and produces discovery items; utilizes Excel spreadsheets to track information and analyze case statistics; utilizes electronic and evidence management and discovery production processes and tools, such as Relativity, Casemap and Sanction, to support investigations; maintains, tracks, and organizes case files and related materials; files court documents through Electronic Court Filing (ECF) and at the courthouse; accesses PACER to obtain docket related materials; reviews and summarizes materials relating to corruption, fraud, and money laundering, including open-source news reports, SEC filings, and other online materials.
• Communicates with, and assists with obtaining materials from, other Department components, sections, Federal agencies, and third-parties through electronic, mail, overnight, and in-person delivery as required during investigations and litigation.
• Participates in meetings and calls with law enforcement, foreign authorities, domestic regulators, and other components of the Department.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
• Must have three (3) years of experience with litigation support projects or undergraduate degree; coursework in legal related studies helpful.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Requires hands-on familiarity with Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as government networks environments, internet and server-based database. Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in an office setting where some walking, sitting, standing, bending and carrying of small office items is required. Must be comfortable working in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Years of experience: 3 years of experience with litigation support projects or equivalent legal training or experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with electronic and evidence management and discovery production processes and tools, such as Relativity, Casemap, and Sanction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with government networks environments, internet, and server-based databases.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.