Federal Legal Assistant — Trial Prep & Office Support

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Legal Assistant (Office Automation) to support Assistant United States Attorneys with a variety of legal and office tasks.

The role involves preparing technical documents, organizing case files, and assisting in trial preparation. Responsibilities include examining, preparing and processing legal documents, proofreading briefs, coordinating schedules, arranging travel, and producing

Qualifications

• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
• It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process a variety of technical legal documents (e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas).
• Proofread and cite check legal briefs and memoranda.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases.
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; organize files and records for disposition or transfer.
• Maintain calendar of assigned active cases; track filing, hearing and trials dates; schedule conferences and interviews.
• Arrange travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
• Produce a variety of written documents using a wide range of office software applications.

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Legal Assistant (Office Automation) to support Assistant United States Attorneys with a variety of legal and office tasks.

The role involves preparing technical documents, organizing case files, and assisting in trial preparation. Responsibilities include examining, preparing and processing legal documents, proofreading briefs, coordinating schedules, arranging travel, and producing