FSA ยท 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant IV Supporting the US Attorney's Office
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFSA is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security, and they are seeking a Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant IV to support the United States Attorney's Office. The role involves reviewing cases for judicial forfeiture, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys in trial preparations.
GovernmentLegalProfessional ServicesService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews investigative reports for probable cause, determines the need for additional information and evidence, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain needed information and evidence. May provide Legal Clerk/Paralegal II review
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceedings with reference to the facts of the case and agency standards to determine case litigation worthiness, appropriate titles of law, and pertinent case law
Prepares legal pleadings to start judicial forfeiture proceedings and motions; papers and proposed orders to complete forfeiture, settlement, or dismissal; and drafts of legal memoranda/briefs for the forfeiture attorney
Confers with the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits of the potential forfeiture and the probabilities of success of the forfeiture while considering the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses
Assists forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations. Prepares, reviews, and organizes discovery; notifies, interviews, prepares summaries of, and manages witnesses; and researches case law
Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits. Assists in preparing court proceedings by compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits
Utilizes various automated legal research tools, as well as public information databases and other resources, to research specialized case or program-specific legal matters including research of case law, slip opinions, etc. Participates in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g. electronic discovery. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses
Supports forfeiture attorney in influencing claimants and claimants' attorneys of the accuracy of the agency's legal position and the appropriateness of the agency's proposed settlement
Prepares appropriate documents for settlement or other appropriate disposition. If settlements cannot be agreed upon, prepares all necessary pleadings for the court in order to attain the issuance of default decrees of forfeiture
Prepares summaries for attorneys using transcripts of depositions
Assists third parties or lien holders seeking remission or mitigation of forfeiture
As necessary, provides training to other paralegal
In some offices, may be required to supervise other employees
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' 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 to perform assigned 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, and ability to work with minimal supervision
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
Trial experience preferred
Knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures, and trial 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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