Federal Paralegal: ATF Case Support & Trial Prep

FSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the ATF mission by reviewing case materials, drafting summaries, and preparing for trial. You will assist attorneys, organize exhibits, and conduct factual and legal research while maintaining strict accuracy and professional standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, superior communication, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced government environment. A paralegal certificate or related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred
• 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 skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases and legal research tools
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material, to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk review.
• Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.
• Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.
• Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.
• Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm the citations and legal references included in the documents.
• Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies.
• After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Litigation support software

Legal research databases

Job description

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the ATF mission by reviewing case materials, drafting summaries, and preparing for trial. You will assist attorneys, organize exhibits, and conduct factual and legal research while maintaining strict accuracy and professional standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, superior communication, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced government environment. A paralegal certificate or related experience is required.