Immigration Litigation Paralegal Specialist

United States Attorneys' Offices; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Indiana seeks a paralegal-level professional to support Assistant United States Attorneys handling immigration-related civil litigation. The role emphasizes legal research, drafting, and case management.

The position is term-based with potential for extension or permanent status, GS-7/9/11 level, with responsibilities increasing with training. Requires U.S. citizenship and successful background checks.

Qualifications

• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience drafting legal documents and organizing evidence.
• Education options include master's degree or bachelor's with superior academic achievement.
• Combining education and experience may meet total requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on cases identified by AUSAs.
• Prepare initial drafts of routine legal documents.
• Draft summaries and preliminary briefs for review.
• Proofread documents and verify citations for accuracy.
• Maintain case material in databases and calendars for filings.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case management

Proofreading

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Case management databases

Electronic filing systems

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Indiana seeks a paralegal-level professional to support Assistant United States Attorneys handling immigration-related civil litigation. The role emphasizes legal research, drafting, and case management.

The position is term-based with potential for extension or permanent status, GS-7/9/11 level, with responsibilities increasing with training. Requires U.S. citizenship and successful background checks.