FSA · 1 day ago
Supervisory Paralegal Supporting the US Attorney's Office
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $96K/yr
4+ years expFSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. The Supervisory Paralegal will support the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office, overseeing paralegal staff and ensuring compliance with legal requirements while managing case files and conducting legal research.
GovernmentLegalProfessional ServicesService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides Legal Clerk and Paralegal / Legal Assistant II, III, & IV review for the attorney
Directs and supervises paralegal(s) and other staff supporting major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support. Sets goals and priorities in accordance with task order requirements
Works closely with Government officials, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel
Responsible for coordinating access to appropriate Department of Justice libraries and other legal research facilities
Ensures the work meets contract and attorney requirements by monitoring work and reporting on progress. Additionally, troubleshoots and performs quality control spot checks
Formulates administrative and technical procedures (to include quality control spot checks) to troubleshoot workflow issues and to improve quality and timeliness
Creates and establishes processes for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials
Coordinates expert witnesses with trial staff
Coordinates with all support components to make sure the work is completed
Performs complex legal research
Keeps the customer and senior management updated on operational status and plans. Provides all required reports on or ahead of schedule
Manages personnel in accordance with contract and company requirements, to include:
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Manages Vacation and other leave requests
Reviews and approves timesheets, travel authorizations, and expense reports
Administers employee evaluations
Acts with appropriate speed to resolve employee concerns
Works with senior management and Human Capital Management (HCM) to appropriately address conduct and performance issues
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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' of 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
One-year experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement or related field (includes legal and military experience)
Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience (project management experience considered)
Excellent working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures and tools, as well as sources of information
Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills; strong analytic aptitude
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications, to include databases
Ability to multitask and consistently deliver the highest quality of work and customer service
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation
Preferred
Direct asset forfeiture preferred
Trial experience preferred
Leads by example, maintains a professional disposition under extreme pressure
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability
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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