Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the USAO

FSA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the USAO District of WA and the Asset Forfeiture Program. You will assist attorneys with case materials, prepare exhibits, and conduct legal research while maintaining high professional standards.

The role requires a Paralegal Certificate or a HS diploma with related experience. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or HS diploma with at least two years’ related legal experience.
• Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred.
• Ability to grasp organization and function of the customer.
• Knowledge of basic legal research including standard legal citation.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal databases; ability to deliver customer service.
• Team player able to perform under pressure and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in reviewing case material, including gathering and analyzing materials and drafting digests with legal references.
• Draft, edit, and review non-legal information, create correspondence and research reports.
• Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and creating statistical charts and photographs.
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
• Review legal documents for citations and references; ensure accuracy.
• Attend pre-trial meetings and request additional information if needed.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions after/during trial.
• Investigate facts and laws, search public records, and research related reports and correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. 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/Legal Assistant II. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office Eastern (USAO) District of WA and DOJ's Asset Forfeiture Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material, to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk review.
• Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.
• Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.
• Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.
• Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm the citations and legal references included in the documents.
• Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies.
• After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred
• Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred
• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer
• Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases and legal research tools
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

Agency Overview

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.

Benefits Overview

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. For more information, click here.

EEO Statement

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA 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 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.