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Paralegal Specialist (Asset Forfeiture)

Buffalo, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $102K/yr

1+ years exp

The Western District of New York, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office. The role involves reviewing and organizing complex factual materials for investigations and trials, preparing legal documents, and providing litigation case management support.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials

Provide advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents

Use tables and citation checking with efficiency

Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents to include extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, interrogatory requests, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony

Develop and enter various case material into a computer database

Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results

Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial

Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials

Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation

Qualification

Legal ResearchDocument PreparationCase ManagementLegal WritingData AnalysisCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation

You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable

If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position

To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LLB. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications