Federal Paralegal: DEA Case Support & Forfeiture

FSA; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The role requires paralegal certification or a high school diploma with 3+ years of paralegal experience, and familiarity with automated litigation support and legal research tools.

Responsibilities include reviewing case material, conducting legal research, preparing discovery and motions, and organizing exhibits.

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal certificate or HS diploma with 3+ years paralegal experience.
• One year of automated litigation support experience.
• Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures preferred.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Review case material and prepare a digest with legal references.
• Evaluate new cases with facts and established standards.
• Assist in determining probable cause by reviewing investigations and evidence needs.
• Conduct legal research using databases and public records.
• Prepare discovery materials, summaries, and manage witnesses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and proposed orders.
• Organize files and indexing exhibits for cases.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony for attorneys.
• Provide training to other personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Team player

Customer service

Legal writing

Ausbildung

Paralegal Certificate

HS Diploma/GED + 3+ years paralegal experience

Tools

Legal research databases

Public information databases

Automated litigation support tools

Jobbeschreibung

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The role requires paralegal certification or a high school diploma with 3+ years of paralegal experience, and familiarity with automated litigation support and legal research tools.

Responsibilities include reviewing case material, conducting legal research, preparing discovery and motions, and organizing exhibits.