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About the Role
FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 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
- Assist attorneys in reviewing case material, including gathering and analyzing information and preparing digests of decisions with legal references.
- Draft, edit, and review non-legal information, create correspondence, and prepare research reports.
- Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting in the creation and organization of statistical charts and photographs.
- Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
- Review legal documents to confirm citations and legal references.
- Attend pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing or questionable information and request corrections.
- Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions during or after trial.
- Investigate case facts and laws, search public records, and prepare cases and research reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Paralegal Certificate or High School Diploma/GED with at least two years of related experience in a law office or government setting.
- Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred.
- Ability to understand the organization and functions of the customer.
- Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including legal writing.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, databases, and legal research tools.
- Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible.
- Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Minimum 7-year background investigation required.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Databases
- Customer service
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Communication
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Paralegal Certificate
- High School Diploma/GED
Benefits
- Medical insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Dental insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Vision insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Term Life Insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Short-Term Disability (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- 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 the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.