Asset Forfeiture Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a qualified paralegal to support casework in a federal environment. The role emphasizes legal research, document drafting, and thorough review of case files to assist attorneys.

The position requires advanced knowledge in legal procedures, strong analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail to prepare briefs, memoranda, and evidence summaries for ongoing proceedings.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience demonstrates knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions.
• Graduate education must be in related fields (Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration).
• Combinations of education and experience may meet requirements if education exceeds 1 full year.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research concerning precedents and applicable rules.
• Draft briefs, summaries, and pre-trial documents for attorneys.
• Review and organize case files and supporting evidence for asset forfeiture cases.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal work

Document drafting

Education

Master's degree or JD

2 years graduate education

Tools

Westlaw

Filing systems

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a qualified paralegal to support casework in a federal environment. The role emphasizes legal research, document drafting, and thorough review of case files to assist attorneys.

The position requires advanced knowledge in legal procedures, strong analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail to prepare briefs, memoranda, and evidence summaries for ongoing proceedings.