Litigation Administrative Specialist: Trial Prep & Discovery

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in the New Orleans area is seeking qualified candidates for GS-7 and GS-9 level legal support positions.

Responsibilities include preparing routine legal documents, organizing discovery and case materials for trial, and assisting attorneys with hearing and trial preparation using automated systems. Applicants must meet education or specialized experience requirements, with transcripts required.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level performing duties: preparing and processing routine legal documents; assisting with discovery, evidence and electronic case information; assisting attorneys with hearing and trial prep; using automated software for reports; conducting basic factual research and document searches; providing general administrative support in a legal environment.
• Education: One year of graduate education in related field leading to a master’s degree OR bachelor’s with superior academic achievement; transcripts required. Combining Education and Experience can meet 100% requirements.
• Transcripts required.

Responsabilités

• Preparing and analyzing routine legal documents and notices for court use.
• Organizing discovery, evidence, and electronic case information for trial use.
• Assisting attorneys with hearing and trial preparation; compiling witness and exhibit lists.
• Using software to produce legal reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Conducting basic factual research and document searches; providing general admin support.

Connaissances

Legal document prep

Discovery organization

Trial prep support

Legal research

Formation

Graduate education in Criminal Justice or Law

Bachelor's degree in related field with superior academic achievement

Description du poste

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in the New Orleans area is seeking qualified candidates for GS-7 and GS-9 level legal support positions.

Responsibilities include preparing routine legal documents, organizing discovery and case materials for trial, and assisting attorneys with hearing and trial preparation using automated systems. Applicants must meet education or specialized experience requirements, with transcripts required.