Federal Litigation Paralegal III: Impactful Trial Prep

FSA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Professional growth

Job summary

FSA Federal in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Paralegal III to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in the Narcotics and Violent Crime Section. You will prepare and process complex legal documents, perform research, and coordinate with AUSAs and investigators to advance federal cases.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal certificate or HS diploma with at least 1 year of paralegal experience and a minimum of five years in the field. Proficiency in MS Office and Relativity is a plus; U.S.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or HS diploma with 1 year paralegal experience.
• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience required.
• Strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; Relativity experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process voluminous legal documents.
• Review incoming material and determine necessary filings.
• Obtain information and submit documents to AUSA or court.
• Prepare indictments, complaints, warrants, and other actions.
• Assemble trial notebooks, jury instructions, and witness lists.
• Coordinate with victim/witness specialist and adhere to guidelines.
• Verify citations and maintain accurate references in filings.
• Open, update, and close cases in the case tracking system.
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries.

Skills

Communication

Deadline management

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

HS Diploma / GED

5+ years paralegal experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Adobe Acrobat

Relativity

Job description

FSA Federal in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Paralegal III to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in the Narcotics and Violent Crime Section. You will prepare and process complex legal documents, perform research, and coordinate with AUSAs and investigators to advance federal cases.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal certificate or HS diploma with at least 1 year of paralegal experience and a minimum of five years in the field. Proficiency in MS Office and Relativity is a plus; U.S.