Paralegal

Ardelle Associates is seeking a Paralegal to support the United States Department of Justice - Trustee Program in Houston, TX. Candidate should have experience in case management software, strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff in a fast-paced environment. Overview This is a contract position for 6 months with a 3-month option period. Base pay range is $28.58/hr - $33.51/hr. This role is with Ardelle Associates. Responsibilities Work closely with the assigned attorney or government official to provide required assistance and be readily available. Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the Program. Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items. Review cases for specific indicia and make recommendations concerning additional information which should be requested. Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases and prepare written reports concerning observations. Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner with attorneys, parties, court personnel and others. Timely and accurately enter information into systems, including calendars, files, and program system databases (ACMS, SARS, etc.). Review, sort, deliver and save electronic and paper mail and other communications. Assist with file creation, preparation, and organization. Assist with preparation for hearings, including the preparation and organization of pleadings, exhibits, witnesses, and other related matters. Review case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration. Review and analyze cases and make recommendations concerning possible enforcement activity. Analyze cases and gather information from parties that may be necessary to determine whether enforcement action is appropriate. Make recommendations concerning discovery for enforcement activity and prepare drafts of discovery requests and pleadings for attorney review. Prepare digests of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in well-defined points of law. Interview potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review. Participate in pre-trial witness conferences, note deficiencies in case materials, and conduct limited investigations at the pre-trial stage. Prepare and organize trial exhibits; verify citations and legal references on prepared legal documents. Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions. Draft and edit legal and non-legal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to cases. Proofread pleadings, correspondence and other documents for spelling, grammar, organization, and clarity in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Requirements Bachelors degree plus 2 years of paralegal experience or high school/certificate plus 4 years experience. Skills: Case file analysis & evaluation; ability to identify discrepancies; review precedents; data management; pre-trial preparation; interviewing clients. Candidates with active federal clearances may be given special consideration. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Compensation Base pay range: $28.58/hr - $33.51/hr Location & Availability Houston, TX Ability to commute: Houston, TX 77001 (Required) Ability to relocate: Houston, TX 77001 (Relocate before starting work, Required) Employer Ardelle Associates #J-18808-Ljbffr