ACE Paralegal Specialist — Civil Fraud Litigation

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks an Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist to support AUSAs in civil fraud investigations and litigation. You will assist with research, drafting pleadings, and data handling across all phases of civil actions.

The role requires handling complex data, managing case materials, and preparing trial exhibits, with formal/on-the-job training provided. Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degrees must be from accredited colleges or equivalent.
• Foreign degrees may be evaluated to US standards.
• All documentation must be in English or translated.
• Superior Academic Achievement: top third, honor societies, or GPA requirements.
• GPA options: 3.0+ overall or 3.5+ in major field.

Responsibilities

• Performs substantive legal research using a variety of tools.
• Prepares draft legal and administrative pleadings and documents.
• Review and organize complex factual material for investigations.
• Enter case material into databases/e-discovery platforms and create charts.
• Assist with CID interviews and prepare exhibits for trial.
• Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Legal research

Investigations support

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

E-discovery platform

Case management software

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks an Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist to support AUSAs in civil fraud investigations and litigation. You will assist with research, drafting pleadings, and data handling across all phases of civil actions.

The role requires handling complex data, managing case materials, and preparing trial exhibits, with formal/on-the-job training provided. Top Secret clearance is required.