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About the Role

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

Reviews investigative reports for probable cause, determines the need for additional information and evidence, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain needed information and evidence.
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceedings.
Prepares legal pleadings to start judicial forfeiture proceedings and motions.
Confers with the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits of the potential forfeiture and the probabilities of success.
Assists forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations, including discovery, witness management, and case law research.
Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
Utilizes various automated legal research tools, public information databases, and other resources to research specialized legal matters.
Supports forfeiture attorney in influencing claimants and claimants' attorneys regarding the agency's legal position and proposed settlement.
Prepares appropriate documents for settlement or other appropriate disposition.
Prepares summaries for attorneys using transcripts of depositions.
Assists third parties or lien holders seeking remission or mitigation of forfeiture.
Provides training to other paralegals as necessary.
May be required to supervise other employees in some offices.
Performs 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 the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
Trial experience preferred
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis to perform assigned case development and documentation assignments
Knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures
Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications, to include databases
Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
Requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Skills

Automated litigation support
Legal research
Legal analysis
Forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures
Oral communication
Written communication
Legal writing
Organizational skills
Prioritization skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Database management
Customer service
Teamwork

Location

Nationwide

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
Mid-level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate
High School Diploma/GED

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security.