Fact Witness Specialist

Fact Witness Specialist We need an experienced Fact Witness Specialist at the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) - Western District of Kentucky. The USAO serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General, responsible for the prosecution of criminal and civil cases in which the United States is a party, and the collection of debts owed to the Federal Government. In this role, you will provide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial, working directly with fact witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre‑trial conferences, and grand jury, while coordinating travel, lodging, reimbursements, and documentation in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures. This is a full‑time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today! Responsibilities Receive visitors and field calls and inquiries from fact witnesses regarding court appearances, pre‑trial conferences, grand jury proceedings, and expense reimbursement. Initiate contact with fact witnesses to confirm travel arrangements, appearance dates and times, and identify any special circumstances or needs; use judgment to determine when the AUSA should be notified. Confer with the AUSA regarding special witness circumstances, including special authorizations, international witnesses, military or federal employee witnesses, or hostile witnesses; complete required documentation and obtain prior approvals before proceeding. Arrange fact witness travel and lodging in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies; ensure all travel documents and appearance information are provided to the witness in advance. Meet witnesses upon arrival, perform courtroom orientation, accompany witnesses to court, and ensure a safe waiting area is available. Prepare and submit witness vouchers and reimbursement documentation; reconcile Government Travel Accounts and respond to inquiries on pending and completed vouchers. Coordinate as necessary with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, and investigative agencies. Compose original correspondence and complete recurring documents requiring working knowledge of legal procedures and fact witness laws and regulations. Establish and maintain fact witness files, databases, and calendars; track hearings, trial dates, grand jury proceedings, and scheduling conferences. Perform other administrative and logistical fact witness management duties as assigned. Background / Required Experience One (1) year of legal experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Strong organizational skills Education High School Diploma required; undergraduate degree preferred Location Louisville, KY 40202 Clearance Must be able to pass a Tier II (Civil) background investigation Must be a US Citizen Client U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky Hours 40 hours per week 8 hours per day Employment Classification Employment Classification Eligibility – W2 Relocation Not eligible for relocation benefits Compensation Base Hourly Wage: $19.96 per hour Health & Welfare (Benefits rate): $5.09 per hour Total Hourly Compensation: $25.05 per hour Benefits: Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA); Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverage Equal Opportunity (EEO) Statement West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr