Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantResponsibilitiesPerform standard legal support job responsibilitiesAssist with pleadings, discovery, briefs, bankruptcy petitions, etc.Perform critical thinking and analytical activitiesReview legal instrumentsVerify that legal information is complete and accurateConfirm that legal information is ready for proper executionAssist attorneys and legal support staffConduct legal research for casesGather facts for cases and routine reportsUse legal databases for research and discoveryEvaluate and determine the correction of an actionResearch legal records to ascertain conditions that might preclude an actionHelp with scanning, exporting and importing data, etc.Perform initial review of petitionsSupport case managementMaintain case filesPrepare memorandums, reports and correspondenceTake notes and prepare follow-on documentationWork with technologies such as but not limited to IPRO, CaseMap, QuickBooks, and MicrosoftBackgroundProgressive and relevant experienceEducationParalegal CertificateStrong preference for an Associate degree or some college educationPreference for Bachelor's degreeLocationProvidence, RI 02903TeleworkUp to two (2) days per weekClearanceU.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal governmentClientDepartment of JusticeTravelNo travel requiredWork Hours40 hours per week8 hours per dayOvertime EligibleEmployment ClassificationEmployment Classification Eligibility —Non-ExemptKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) 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: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. 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 100% 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 100% of the time.