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About the Role

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in a nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review investigative reports for probable cause and determine the need for additional information and evidence.
• Plan a comprehensive approach to obtain needed information and evidence.
• Examine and evaluate new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceedings.
• Determine case litigation worthiness, appropriate titles of law, and pertinent case law.
• Prepare legal pleadings to initiate judicial forfeiture proceedings and motions.
• Prepare papers and proposed orders for forfeiture, settlement, or dismissal.
• Draft legal memoranda/briefs for the forfeiture attorney.
• Confer with the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits and probabilities of success of potential forfeitures.
• Assist forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations.
• Prepare, review, and organize discovery.
• Notify, interview, prepare summaries of, and manage witnesses.
• Research case law.
• Use various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
• Assist in preparing court proceedings by compiling, organizing, and indexing evidentiary exhibits.
• Utilize automated legal research tools, public information databases, and other resources to research specialized legal matters.
• Participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, including electronic discovery.
• Interview federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding probable cause for forfeiture and availability of evidence and witnesses.
• Support forfeiture attorney in influencing claimants and their attorneys regarding the agency's legal position and proposed settlement.
• Prepare appropriate documents for settlement or other disposition.
• Prepare all necessary pleadings for the court to attain default decrees of forfeiture if settlements cannot be agreed upon.
• Prepare summaries for attorneys using transcripts of depositions.
• Assist third parties or lien holders seeking remission or mitigation of forfeiture.
• Provide training to other paralegals as necessary.
• Supervise other employees in some offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies; or an Undergraduate Degree in another field with a Paralegal Certificate; or a Paralegal Certificate with at least two-years' paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least four-years' paralegal experience
• One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of automated resources and technology for federal cases.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis.
• Knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, including legal writing skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Ability to deliver the highest quality of work.
• Ability to maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• A 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation is required.

Skills

• Legal research
• Legal analysis
• Case development
• Documentation
• Forfeiture laws
• Forfeiture policies
• Forfeiture procedures
• Trial experience
• Legal writing
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization skills
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Database management
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Working under pressure

Location

• Nationwide

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level to Mid-level

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Paralegal Certificate

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

• FSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security.
• The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General.
• The Asset Forfeiture Section at USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.