Immigration Civil Litigation Paralegal

United States Attorneys' Offices; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in the Middle District of Georgia seeks a Paralegal Specialist to provide substantive legal support to AUSAs in civil and immigration matters. You will perform specialized research, organize complex materials, draft legal documents, and assist with discovery and trial preparation.

The role requires a background in law with paralegal experience, ability to interpret legal decisions, and strong familiarity with filing systems and court procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal service performing paralegal or legal work.
• Education: J.D. or LL.B; or Master’s or equivalent; or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field.
• Combination of education and experience may meet 100 percent of the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized legal research in support of civil cases.
• Review and organize complex factual material for investigations and trials.
• Draft briefs, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Research precedents, legislative history, and applicable data for legal issues.
• Manage discovery and present exhibits using trial presentation software in court.
• Prepare and organize voluminous documentation for discovery and trial.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal work

Document drafting

Trial preparation

Discovery management

Case analysis

Education

J.D. or LL.B

Master’s or higher in related field

2 years graduate education

Tools

Trial presentation software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in the Middle District of Georgia seeks a Paralegal Specialist to provide substantive legal support to AUSAs in civil and immigration matters. You will perform specialized research, organize complex materials, draft legal documents, and assist with discovery and trial preparation.

The role requires a background in law with paralegal experience, ability to interpret legal decisions, and strong familiarity with filing systems and court procedures.