Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

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 research reports and correspondence relating to cases.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Trial and automated litigation support 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

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