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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
- Assists attorney in reviewing case material, including gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions with legal references.
- Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.
- Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.
- Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.
- Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm citations and legal references.
- Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing or questionable information and may request further information to correct deficiencies.
- Prepares summaries of testimony and depositions after/during trial.
- Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Paralegal Certificate or High School Diploma/GED with at least two years' related experience in a law office or government setting.
- Paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred.
- Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred.
- Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer.
- Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation.
- 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 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 a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
- Requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Requires a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal citation
- Legal writing
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Databases
- Customer service
- Teamwork
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Paralegal Certificate
- High School Diploma/GED
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 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 the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.