Paralegal

Paralegal - Criminal Litigation (Federal Agency Contract)
Location: Knoxville, TN
Pay: $25.00/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Contract

One of our federal agency clients is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Paralegals to support its Criminal Prosecution and Litigation team in Knoxville, TN . This is a long-term contract opportunity with an initial one-year term and multiple option years, offering stability and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a federal legal environment.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills, legal document preparation experience, and an interest in supporting federal criminal litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare, and process a variety of technical legal documents.
• Review incoming case materials and determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents, including complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Obtain necessary information from case files, law enforcement agencies, and other sources to support legal proceedings.
• Prepare completed legal documents for attorney review and submission while considering the nature and status of each case.
• With limited attorney guidance, prepare legal documents such as:
  • Indictments
  • Criminal complaints
  • Search warrants
  • Judgments
  • Applications
  • Notices
  • Affidavits
  • Summonses
  • Grand jury subpoenas
  • Rules to show cause
  • Proofs of claim
  • Satisfaction of judgment
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive legal information.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the prosecution process.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or legal support experience required.
• Experience with criminal law, litigation, or government legal offices is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Full-time schedule
• Long-term contract with an initial one-year assignment and multiple option years
• Opportunity to support meaningful federal criminal prosecution work
• Professional experience within a respected federal agency

Apply Today!

This opportunity is actively interviewing candidates and is expected to start as soon as possible . If you're looking for a rewarding long-term legal support role in a federal environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.