USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Paralegal Specialist (Asset Forfeiture)
Buffalo, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the Western District of New York. The role involves reviewing and organizing complex factual material for investigations and trials, preparing legal documents, and providing litigation case management.
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
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
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
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
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 PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (such as an LLM, if related); OR 3 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
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
Company
USAJOBS
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