Federal Paralegal: Trial Prep & Legal Research

FSA; Muskogee (OK); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office mission. This on-site role in Oklahoma requires paralegal credentials or equivalent experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to handle trial preparation and witness interviews.

The position emphasizes analytical work, document review, and collaboration within a team under high-pressure circumstances. U.S. citizenship and background clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of related experience in a law office or government setting.
• Trial and automated litigation support experience is preferred.
• Strong ability to grasp organization and functions of customers and to conduct basic legal research with standard citations.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including legal writing, and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorney by reviewing case material, analyzing documents, and preparing digests with legal references.
• Draft, edit, and review non-legal information; create correspondence and research reports.
• Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and creating statistical charts and photographs.
• Interview witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
• Review legal documents for proper citations and references.
• Attend pre-trial meetings to check for missing documents and deficiencies; request information as needed.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions post-trial.
• Investigate facts and laws, search public records, and prepare case materials and research correspondence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Office

Formation

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Description du poste

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the United States Attorney's Office mission. This on-site role in Oklahoma requires paralegal credentials or equivalent experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to handle trial preparation and witness interviews.

The position emphasizes analytical work, document review, and collaboration within a team under high-pressure circumstances. U.S. citizenship and background clearance are required.