Assistant Paralegal

Paralegal/Legal Assistant IIBe 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 II. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!ResponsibilitiesAssists attorney in reviewing case material, to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk review.Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm the citations and legal references included in the documents.Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies.After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsParalegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferredTrial and automated litigation support experience preferredAbility to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customerKnowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citationExcellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skillsStrong organizational and prioritization skillsExperience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases and legal research toolsProven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexibleAbility to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressureThis position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.Agency OverviewThe United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.Benefits OverviewAt FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.