Legal Case Manager: Discovery & Trial Support

United States Attorneys' Offices; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices invites applications for a Case Manager to support AUSAs in complex criminal or civil matters. The role covers discovery management, case development assistance, trial preparation, legal research, and general administrative tasks essential to courtroom presentations.

The position emphasizes managing diverse discovery formats, drafting summaries, and coordinating with Litigation Support to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level or higher.
• Graduate-level education leading to a Master’s degree or higher.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to meet requirements.
• Superior Academic Achievement criteria for Bachelor’s Degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Manages discovery in various formats (paper, PDF, image, audio, video, forensic reports, proprietary files, etc.).
• Organizes and prepares written summaries of witness statements, recordings, and documentary evidence.
• Composes and proofs correspondence with knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Consults with case team members and Litigation Support to understand discovery requirements.
• Independently prepares discovery productions or coordinates with staff to meet deadlines.
• Provides general administrative support for assigned cases and assists AUSAs during court proceedings with trial presentation software and equipment; manages exhibits.
• Responsibilities will increase and become more complex as training progresses.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Trial prep support

Administrative support

Communication with AUSAs

Education

Graduate level education in a related field

Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement criteria

Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

Trial presentation software

Courtroom equipment knowledge

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices invites applications for a Case Manager to support AUSAs in complex criminal or civil matters. The role covers discovery management, case development assistance, trial preparation, legal research, and general administrative tasks essential to courtroom presentations.

The position emphasizes managing diverse discovery formats, drafting summaries, and coordinating with Litigation Support to meet deadlines.