FSA ยท 5 months ago
Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the FBI
Washington, DC, 20535, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFSA is a company owned and operated by government veterans specializing in Homeland Security and Law Enforcement. They are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the FBI's Legal Forfeiture unit, managing forfeiture cases and assisting attorneys in legal reviews and pretrial preparations.
GovernmentLegalProfessional ServicesService Industry
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of forfeiture cases for his/her team
Conducting legal review of forfeiture cases and drafting memoranda discussing legal issues
Performs administrative duties for assigned team and other unit members
Legal writing sample may be requested
Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk/Paralegal II review
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
Qualification
Required
Responsible for the management of forfeiture cases for his/her team
Conducting legal review of forfeiture cases and drafting memoranda discussing legal issues
Performs administrative duties for assigned team and other unit members
Legal writing sample may be requested
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
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
Company
FSA
Our mission is to serve the public good by providing unwavering support to law enforcement agencies as they work to ensure safety and justice in our communities.
Founded in 2003
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Mendiola Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
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