Paralegal

Denver, CO, USA | Ability to obtain clearance | 35-45 per hour | Full Time

SGI Global is seeking two Paralegals to provide litigation support services in support of the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Colorado, Civil Division. The primary purpose of these positions is to support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with civil cases filed against the federal government, including research, case organization, tracking court-imposed deadlines, preparing pleadings, document review, and exhibit preparation. The positions are located in Denver, Colorado.

Job Duties

• Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents.

• Create and use spreadsheets and databases.

• Gather factual information and material, including agency records, court records, and other public records.

• Read, analyze, and summarize materials, including court pleadings, court orders, transcripts, files, and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed.

• Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensure compliance with court orders.

• Perform specialized research, including factual and legal research, as necessary, and write memoranda.

• Assist with case organization, tracking court-imposed deadlines, and preparing pleadings.

• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in briefs, presentations, and hearings.

• Use various software applications and graphics hardware, such as scanners.

• Prepare documents, exhibits, charts, and visual materials.

• Provide technical support, including enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience supporting legal matters or litigation.

• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills.

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

• Experience reviewing large quantities of documents is preferred.

• Must possess the appropriate Department of Justice security clearance.

• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

• Ability to perform duties in an office setting, including some walking, standing, bending, and carrying small office items

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to successfully pass a Department of Justice background investigation.

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.