Litigation Paralegal III Supporting the Criminal Division at US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal III to support the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. The role focuses on assisting the Narcotics and Violent Crime Section within the Criminal Division and requires meticulous attention to complex legal documents and deadlines.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, coordinating with agencies, and supporting trial preparation. On-site work is required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance with federal rules.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or HS diploma with additional 1 year paralegal experience.
• At least 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access; Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Relativity experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and review a wide variety of documents.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process a variety of technical legal documents which are voluminous and complex.
• Review incoming material and determine the need for assembly of various legal documents (complaints, motions, orders, subpoenas).
• Obtain information from files or agencies and submit documents to the appropriate AUSA or the court.
• Prepare indictments, complaints, warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, subpoenas and related actions.
• Compile trial notebooks, jury instructions, and witness/exhibit lists for trial preparation.
• Coordinate with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to guidelines and notify relevant parties.

Education

Paralegal certificate or HS Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Relativity

Job description

Litigation Paralegal III Supporting the Criminal Division at US Attorney's Office

#26-500

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Requisition:

26-500

USAO

$32.64 per hour

Description:

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). The Paralegal III provides support to the Narcotics and Violent Crime Section of the Criminal Division. If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Examines, prepares and processes a variety of technical legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format.
• Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other source, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court.
• In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With limited instructions from the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, criminal/civil complaints, search warrants, judgements, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proof of claim, and satisfaction of judgment.
• Completes variable aspects of recurring legal documentations in conformance with the rules governing their style and format.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists.
• Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities. Notifies appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues.
• Using original and online legal resources, verifies citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Ensures citations are complete and consistent with source material.
• Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions and miscellaneous references in briefs.
• Composes original letters that do not require legal interpretations but do require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, e.g., transmittal of pleadings, request for extensions of time in certain cases, advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies, and notices to attorneys representing defendants.
• Provides a variety of direct clerical and administrative support assistance services to AUSA staff.
• Receives visitors and telephone callers. Furnishers requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions and general procedures of the office. Determines which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter. Establishes and maintains a variety of files. Searches legal reference files for information needed by AUSAs in conducting interviews and preparing correspondence. Assembles exhibits affidavits, and other legal documents from file material. Separates, screens, selects, assembles, and organizes files and records material for disposition or organizes files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system. As necessary searchers database for required information. Obligates funds for litigation expenses and monitors for continued necessity. Reviews bills and invoices and submits to budget office for payment. Maintains calendar of assigned active cases. Tracks filing, hearing and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.
• Arranges travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
• Produces a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software types, e.g., tables produced by database applications and charts and graphs produced by electric spreadsheet applications, into work processing or desk top publishing text. Products include complicated tables, graphs and charts which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations. Ensures proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
• Provides automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations. Utilizes various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters. Prepares technical support e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a paralegal certificate or or HS Diploma / GED additional 1 years' paralegal experience
• At least 5 year's of paralegal experience required
• Computer Skills: Applicant shall have the ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional. Experience with Relativity is a plus.
• Communication skills are extremely important. Applicant shall work and interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office.
• Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to review a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Eastern District of Louisiana (EDLA), is to prosecute anddefend cases on behalf of the federal government. This position supports the Narcotics and Violent Crime Section of the Criminal Division.

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth.

A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsite

EEO and Important Policy Statements:

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA Federal is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA's employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA Federal is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.