FSA · 15 hours ago
Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security, and they are seeking a Paralegal II / Fact-Witness Coordinator. The role involves supporting the US Attorney's office by managing fact witnesses, coordinating travel, and providing clerical support.
GovernmentLegalProfessional ServicesService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trials
Complete and process travel vouchers to support the fact witness management process and ensure timely witness payments
Work directly with witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury by arranging travel and lodging needs
Coordinate with other agencies/officials regarding the fact witness management process
Provide clerical support to the USAO, Northern Alabama District. Assignments will typically include:
Receiving and responding to visitors, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement
Initiating and maintaining communication with fact witnesses in a timely manner, regarding travel arrangements, appearance dates and times, and special circumstances
Obtaining necessary information, forms, approvals, and authorizations for files and documents to arrange fact witness travel and initiate reimbursements
Preparing and submitting documentation for authorizations and approvals in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures
Conferring with AUSA regarding fact witness appearances and special circumstances regarding witnesses
Providing fact witnesses with travel documents and appearance information in a timely manner
Escorting and providing facility orientation to fact witnesses upon arrival to hearings and conferences
Performing clerical legal office actions pertaining to fact witness management including, but not limited to, calendaring, database creation and maintenance, and document management
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma, or equivalent
One year experience in administrative or legal setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry
Proficiency with office technology, including but not limited to computers, fax machines, and copier machines
Proficiency in organizational skills and the ability to multitask assignments
Basic paralegal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research
Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools
Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation
Preferred
An undergraduate degree is preferred
Previous victim assistance experience strongly preferred
Automated litigation support experience very helpful
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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