Litigation Paralegal (Federal) - Onsite Albuquerque

SGI Global; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI Global seeks a Paralegal to provide litigation support for the U.S. Attorney's Office in District of New Mexico.

The role supports Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with civil cases against the federal government, including research, case organization, deadlines tracking, pleadings, document review, and exhibit preparation. Based in Albuquerque, NM, the position requires strong writing, organization, and computer skills, the ability to pass a DOJ background check, and onsite work

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience supporting legal matters or litigation.
• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing large quantities of documents preferred.
• Must possess the appropriate Department of Justice security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to successfully pass a Department of Justice background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents.
• Create and use spreadsheets and databases.
• Gather factual information and material, including agency records, court records, and other public records.
• Read, analyze, and summarize materials, including court pleadings, court orders, transcripts, files, and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed.
• Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensure compliance with court orders.
• Perform specialized research, including factual and legal research, as necessary, and write memoranda.
• Assist with case organization, tracking court-imposed deadlines, and preparing pleadings.
• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in briefs, presentations, and hearings.
• Use various software applications and graphics hardware, such as scanners.
• Prepare documents, exhibits, charts, and visual materials.
• Provide technical support, including enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Document review

Computer skills

Job description

SGI Global seeks a Paralegal to provide litigation support for the U.S. Attorney's Office in District of New Mexico.

The role supports Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with civil cases against the federal government, including research, case organization, deadlines tracking, pleadings, document review, and exhibit preparation. Based in Albuquerque, NM, the position requires strong writing, organization, and computer skills, the ability to pass a DOJ background check, and onsite work