Paralegal III Supporting the US Attorney's Office

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 III and look for a meaningful, mission driven career to support the overall mission of the Financial Litigation Program of the US Attorney’s Office (USAO). Responsibilities Assist attorney in reviewing case material, including gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions and opinions with legal references. Receive, examine, and evaluate new and complex cases with reference to facts and established standards. Assist in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence; advise attorneys of strengths, weaknesses, and potential defenses. Investigate facts and laws of cases and search public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action using legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources; interview federal agents and law enforcement officers regarding probable cause for forfeiture and availability of evidence and witnesses. Assist attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses. Assist attorney in convincing affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement; prepare documents for settlement or disposition. Prepare legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders. Organize and manage files, documents, and indexing exhibits. Summarize documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys. Use databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits. Provide training to other personnel as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Paralegal Certificate with at least one year of paralegal/legal assistance experience, or High School Diploma/GED with at least three years of paralegal experience. One year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases. Knowledge of policies and procedures; trial experience preferred. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, including databases. Strong customer service orientation; positive, flexible, and able to multitask. Team player able to deliver high quality work under extreme pressure. This position requires U.S. citizenship and a 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview The Financial Litigation Program of the US Attorney's Office (USAO) litigates debt collection issues and enforces collection of criminal and civil debts owed to the United States or to victims of federal crime. Benefits Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support health, work‑life balance, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, accidental death & disability insurance, short‑term disability, and employee assistance programs. Employees may build a package around basic plans at no employee cost. Equal Employment Opportunity FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment‑free work environment free from retaliation. Employment practices are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. FSA is proud to maintain a drug‑free workplace; satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screening is a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr