Asset Forfeiture Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida seeks a paralegal to support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in diverse litigative activities. The role emphasizes legal research, drafting briefs, and managing case files within asset forfeiture contexts.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience at GS-7 level or graduate education as outlined in the federal standards, with opportunities for advancement and competitive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level in paralegal or legal work.
• Knowledge of legal reference materials and ability to perform extensive legal research, specializing in asset forfeiture.
• Education at graduate level must be in a related field (Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration) and demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in recurring litigative activities.
• Conduct legal research and interpret legal decisions.
• Draft briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence.
• Use a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information.
• Document findings and preparing recommendations.
• Search and review legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal duties

Document drafting

Education

Master's degree or higher in Criminal Justice/Law/Public Administration

2 years of graduate education in related field

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida seeks a paralegal to support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in diverse litigative activities. The role emphasizes legal research, drafting briefs, and managing case files within asset forfeiture contexts.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience at GS-7 level or graduate education as outlined in the federal standards, with opportunities for advancement and competitive federal benefits.