Role OverviewSupports the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) by assisting attorneys in reviewing case material, drafting documents, and preparing for trial. The role involves researching laws, conducting interviews, and organizing exhibits. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant II will work in a team environment, delivering high-quality work under extreme pressure.
What You Will Do
Assists attorneys in reviewing case material, drafts and edits documents, creates correspondence, and research reports. Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and creating statistical charts. Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal Certificate or High School Diploma/GED with at least two years of related experience in a law office or government setting. They should have trial and automated litigation support experience, excellent communication skills, and strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Requirements
- Paralegal Certificate
- High School Diploma/GED with at least two years of related experience in a law office or government setting
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Term Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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