Paralegal - EEC

Job Description

Job Description

KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Legal and Case Support  

• Draft and prepare substantive legal documents such as subpoenas, discovery letters, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and trial subpoenas for AUSA review and approval. 
• Maintain and review inventories of subpoenaed materials and conduct document analysis for completeness and accuracy. 
• Research and summarize relevant case law using Westlaw, Lexis, and public databases to support AUSAs in developing case strategy and written filings. 
• Analyze appellate records and extract factual/legal issues for attorney reference. 
• Assist with electronic discovery and participate in civil/criminal litigation procedures involving document and data analysis.. 

Trial Preparation and Presentation  

• Organize and manage litigation materials for presentation in court, including creating visual trial exhibits (e.g., charts, timelines, graphics). 

• Identify and resolve case deficiencies by flagging missing documents or inconsistent information and initiating investigative follow-up. 

• Coordinate with federal agencies and witnesses to ensure timely and complete cooperation for all trial stages. 

• Maintain case calendars and ensure timely filing and submission of required pleadings and trial materials. 

• Assist in courtroom preparation, manage exhibits, retrieve evidence, and produce relevant documentation or testimony materials on demand. 

Litigation Technology & Automation  

• Use litigation support systems and tools including: 

• Scan-It for document scanning 

• I-Pro for redaction 

• Case Map for document summarization 

• Sanctions for trial exhibit display 

• ECF systems for court filings 

• Automate litigation reports, statistical data, and trial support materials using Microsoft Office and database software. 

• Perform database management functions including data entry, data retrieval, report generation, and search functions. 

Administrative & Technical Support  

• Provide administrative support for litigation tasks including automation, legal document organization, and workflow tracking. 

• Identify user automation needs, design systems to enter and retrieve data, and establish operational procedures. 

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:  

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required. 

• At least 1 year of experience in automated litigation support. 

• Trial litigation experience is highly desirable. 

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:  

• Strong working knowledge of legal research principles, federal court systems, and e-discovery procedures. 

• Experience with Westlaw, Lexis, ECF, I-Pro, Case Map, and Sanctions software. 

• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation databases.