Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantWe are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. In this role, you will provide administrative and logistical support for the USAO's fact witness management process, helping coordinate witness-related activities and support services tied to court and grand jury proceedings. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.ResponsibilitiesReceive visitors and respond to fact witness questions about appearances, travel, and reimbursementContact fact witnesses to confirm appearance details, explain travel arrangements, and identify support needsNotify the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) of special circumstances or witness needs that require attentionMeet fact witnesses upon arrival, provide courtroom orientation, and accompany them to courtII. Travel & Reimbursement:Gather and organize the information and documentation needed to arrange witness travel, lodging, and reimbursementCoordinate witness travel and lodging in accordance with DOJ and USAO proceduresPrepare special authorization documents and obtain approvals before arranging travelCollect required forms, signatures, and supporting documentation for witness reimbursementPrepare and submit witness vouchers and reimbursement documents, and provide status updates as requestedGather supporting documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts related to witness travel activityIII. Administrative Support:Coordinate with court staff and partner agencies to support witness appearances and logisticsPrepare routine correspondence and standard witness support documents using required formats and proceduresMaintain witness files, records, databases, calendars, and tracking toolsOrganize and retain witness-related documents in accordance with Department of Justice proceduresProvide administrative and logistical support for witness coordination activities as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAbility to review information carefully and catch errors or missing detailsAbility to organize and maintain case or project filesAbility to track case or file activity and answer routine status questionsAbility to coordinate with other agencies or organizations to gather needed informationAbility to handle administrative support tasks in a fast-paced office settingStrong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracyComfort with word processing, data entry, and database workRequired Experience3 Years of relevant experienceExperience preparing reports, correspondence, and other office documentsEducationHigh school diploma requiredUndergraduate degree preferredLocationNew Haven, CT 06510TeleworkTelework may be authorizedClearanceU.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentClientU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)TravelTravel may be requiredWork Hours40 hours; 8 hours a day; 5 days a weekEmployment ClassificationEmployment Classification Eligibility — NonexemptRelocationNot eligible for relocation benefitsKMRG, 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, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local 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.