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Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the US Attorney's Office
Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expFSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant III will support the mission of the United States Attorney's Office by assisting attorneys with case material, pretrial preparations, and legal documentation.
GovernmentLegalProfessional ServicesService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-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
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
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
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation
Preferred
Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth.
A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Mendiola Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
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