Federal Paralegal – USAO Criminal Division

KMRG; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KMRG is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia, in Roanoke. The role involves a wide range of paralegal tasks to assist Assistant United States Attorneys within the Criminal Division.

The position is full-time with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability. Telework may be considered with approval, and relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a professional office environment required (legal setting preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of direct paralegal services to assist AUSAs.
• Seek information from known sources and locate new sources of information to aid investigations, litigation, and trials.
• Gather factual material using legal authorities and current case law.
• Read, annotate, and summarize transcripts, files, and other factual aspects of cases.
• Obtain financial and statistical information, agency records, court records, and public records.
• Analyze documents, assist with agency interviews or potential witnesses, and draft factually precise legal memoranda.
• Review, organize, and analyze the financial and management operations of various organizations.
• Gather, sort, and examine financial documents from various sources (e.g., statements, bank records, etc.).
• Interpret data and statistical evaluations to prepare and present oral and written reports to AUSA and/or judges.
• Review and analyze health care records (e.g., medical records, billing records, Medicaid or Medicare data, etc.).
• Perform timely and accurate case file review and analysis against legal standards.
• Note case file deficiencies and request further investigation to correct deficiencies within approved authority.
• Perform assigned case development tasks utilizing established legal research tools and reference materials.
• Organize, inventory, and process large quantities of records, data, and discovery documents.
• Prepare exhibits for settlement discussions, discovery requests, and trial.
• Organize and analyze discovery responses.
• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in fraud-related trial preparation and courtroom presentations.
• Use various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters.
• Prepare documents, statistical charts, and visual materials for use in trials.
• Provide technical support (e.g. enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits).
• Perform government work with 95% accuracy
• Complete duties according to set deadlines provided by AUSA or court

Skills

MS Office

Office technology

Legal procedures

Legal research tools

E-case filing systems

Document scanning software

Trial display software

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

KMRG is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia, in Roanoke. The role involves a wide range of paralegal tasks to assist Assistant United States Attorneys within the Criminal Division.

The position is full-time with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability. Telework may be considered with approval, and relocation is not offered.