FSA ยท 3 days ago
Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the USAO
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security, and they are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). This role involves assisting attorneys with case material, preparing for trials, and conducting legal research.
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 review
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 the citations and legal references included in the documents
Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies
After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as researches reports and correspondence relating to cases
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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, 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 and legal research tools
Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
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
Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred
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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