Federal Litigation Paralegal & Legal Assistant

FSA Federal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Centre Law & Consulting (Centre) has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). The role involves reviewing case material, drafting and organizing legal documents, and assisting in trial preparation and investigations.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Strong research, writing, and MS Office skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or HS diploma with at least two years' related experience in a law office or government setting.
• Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred.
• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer.
• Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in reviewing case material, gathering and analyzing case material, and preparing digests of decisions.
• Draft, edit, and review non-legal information, correspondence, and research reports.
• Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and creating charts.
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
• Review legal documents for citations and references.
• Attend pre-trial meetings and request missing information to correct deficiencies.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions for trial.
• Investigate facts and laws, search public records, and prepare case materials.
• Maintain internal status information on disposition of information, files, and assets.
• Provide administrative information to other agencies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal responsibilities

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Team environment

Analytical thinking

Education

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Job description

Centre Law & Consulting (Centre) has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). The role involves reviewing case material, drafting and organizing legal documents, and assisting in trial preparation and investigations.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Strong research, writing, and MS Office skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.