Legal Assistant (Office Automation)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Paducah (KY)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Legal Assistant (Office Automation) to support Assistant United States Attorneys with a variety of legal and office tasks.

The role involves preparing technical documents, organizing case files, and assisting in trial preparation. Responsibilities include examining, preparing and processing legal documents, proofreading briefs, coordinating schedules, arranging travel, and producing

Qualifications

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.

Responsibilities

Examine, prepare and process a variety of technical legal documents (e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas).
Proofread and cite check legal briefs and memoranda.
Assist attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases.
Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; organize files and records for disposition or transfer.
Maintain calendar of assigned active cases; track filing, hearing and trials dates; schedule conferences and interviews.
Arrange travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
Produce a variety of written documents using a wide range of office software applications.

Tools

Office software

Job description

Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed.

Duties include: examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas; proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases; assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository; maintaining calendar of assigned active cases; tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews; arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements & Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-9.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.