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Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the US Attorney's Office
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $40.98
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
term life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short-term disability
Employee assistance program
Job Description
FSA Federal (FSA) is a distinguished organization dedicated to providing unparalleled services in support of law enforcement and homeland security agencies across the United States. Partnering with federal entities including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and others, FSA contributes significantly to national security and law enforcement efforts. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellence, offering employees meaningful and mission-driven careers that positively impact the safety and security of the nation. As a forward-thinking organization, FSA emphasizes an inclusive, harassment-free work... Show More
Job Requirements
- Paralegal certificate with at least one-year paralegal/legal assistance experience
- or high school diploma/GED with at least three-years paralegal experience
- One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for federal case development, presentation, and prosecution
- Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments typically covered by established precedents
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including legal writing skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, including databases
- Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service
- Positive and flexible attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain professional disposition under pressure
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a 7 or 10-year background investigation
Job Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate with experience in legal assistance
- Knowledge of automated litigation support tools and federal case prosecution
- Understanding of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures preferred
- Skilled in legal research and analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and common database applications
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
- Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain professionalism under pressure
Job Duties
- Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references
- Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards
- Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence
- Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses
- Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources
- Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses
- Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery
- notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries
- and managing witnesses
- Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement
- Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition
- Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders
- Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits
- Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys
- Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits
- Provides training to other personnel as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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