Federal Litigation Paralegal & Trial Prep Specialist

fsafederal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Centre Law & Consulting is recruiting a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office. The position requires paralegal credentials or comparable experience and emphasizes legal research, documentation, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include reviewing case material, drafting reports, organizing exhibits, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring proper citations. A U.S. citizenship and access to background clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience in a law office or government setting.
• Experience with trial and automated litigation support is preferred.
• Strong writing and legal citation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in reviewing case material and prepare digests of decisions.
• Draft and edit non-legal information and prepare research reports.
• Organize exhibits and assist with trial preparation and evidence management.
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary reports.
• Review legal documents for citations and references.
• Attend pre-trial meetings and request missing information as needed.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions post-trial.
• Research facts, laws, and public records to support cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Databases

Job description

Centre Law & Consulting is recruiting a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office. The position requires paralegal credentials or comparable experience and emphasizes legal research, documentation, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include reviewing case material, drafting reports, organizing exhibits, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring proper citations. A U.S. citizenship and access to background clearance are required.